543 BCE
North Indian Prince Vijaya invades Ceylon and establishes a Sinhalese dynasty after he was banished from his father's kingdom. Pisistratus, tyrant of Athens, purifies the island of Delos. (approximate). Guided by Chinese statesman Zi Chan, the State of Zheng institutes a formal code of law.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- Guided by Chinese statesman Zi Chan, the State of Zheng institutes a formal code of law.source
Conflict & Security
- North Indian Prince Vijaya invades Ceylon and establishes a Sinhalese dynasty after he was banished from his father's kingdomsource
Crime & Justice
- Pisistratus, tyrant of Athens, purifies the island of Delos. (approximate)source
Deaths
- Gautama Buddha Mahaparinibbana (traditional in Thailand and elsewhere - basis of Thai solar calendar)source