August 18
293 BC The oldest known Roman temple to Venus was
founded, starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica (festival sacred to
Jupiter).
328 Saint Helena, the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, died
at age 82.
410 King Alarik I, King of the Visigoths, occupied and plundered
Rome, which marked a decisive event in the decline of the Roman Empire.
1201
The city of Riga(Baltics) was founded, and became a thriving center of Viking
trade.
1227 Genghis Khan, the great Mongol conqueror, died at age 60.
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