481 BCE
The Spring and Autumn period, which had begun in 722 BC, ends and compilation of the Spring and Autumn Annals ceases. It gives way to the Warring States period. Continuation of hostilities with Veii. The Veientine army threatens to besiege Rome but nothing notable occurs. The Aequi lay siege to Ortona but are defeated by the Romans. Tensions between the Roman classes flare during the battle.
Conflict & Security
- The Spring and Autumn period, which had begun in 722 BC, ends and compilation of the Spring and Autumn Annals ceases. It gives way to the Warring States period.source
- Continuation of hostilities with Veii. The Veientine army threatens to besiege Rome but nothing notable occurs.source
- The Aequi lay siege to Ortona but are defeated by the Romans. Tensions between the Roman classes flare during the battle.source
- The Persian King Xerxes I arrives at Sardis and begins to build up his great army and navy for the invasion of Greece. Egypt contributes 481 ships.source
Climate & Environment
- The tribune Spurius Licinius unsuccessfully advocates an agrarian law.source
Births
- Protagoras, Greek presocratic philosopher (d. c. 420 BC)source
Deaths
- Sima Niu, the highest ranking aristocrat among the disciples of Confuciussource