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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 218. This year saw 2 significant events.

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218 Timeline

  1. BC Battle of the Trebia: Hannibal's Carthaginian army heavily defeats Roman forces on Italian soil during the Second Pun

    BC Battle of the Trebia: Hannibal's Carthaginian army heavily defeats Roman forces on Italian soil during the Second Punic War

  2. 7th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet

    7th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet

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What happened in 218?
In 218, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include BC Battle of the Trebia: Hannibal's Carthaginian army heavily defeats Roman forces on Italian soil during the Second Pun, 7th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.

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