August 11th, 0480

Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of ArtemisiumThe Persians achieve a naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought near Artemisium, a promontory on the north coast of Euboea. The Greek fleet holds its own against the Persians in three days of fighting but withdraws southward when news comes of the defeat at Thermopylae. event on August 11, 0480.

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August 11th, 0480DeathLeonidas, King of Sparta (born in circa 540 BC)

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