345 BCE

The Nanda Empire is founded in Magadha. Supported by Thebes and Thessaly, Macedonia takes over Phocis' votes in the Amphictyonic League, a Greek religious organisation formed to support the greater temples of Apollo and Demeter. Despite some reluctance on the part of the Athenian leaders, Athens finally accepts Philip II's entry into the Council of the League. The Athenian statesman Demosthenes is among those who recommend this stance in his oration On the Peace. Carthaginians ravage and blockade Entella.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

The Nanda Empire is founded in Magadha.source

Conflict & Security

Carthaginians ravage and blockade Entella.source

Religion & Belief

Supported by Thebes and Thessaly, Macedonia takes over Phocis' votes in the Amphictyonic League, a Greek religious organisation formed to support the greater temples of Apollo and Demeter. Despite some reluctance on the part of the Athenian leaders, Athens finally accepts Philip II's entry into the Council of the League. The Athenian statesman Demosthenes is among those who recommend this stance in his oration On the Peace.source

Deaths

Nicochares, Athenian poet of the Old Comedysource
Mahanandin, last king of the Shishunaga dynasty of the Indian subcontinent.source