In context
- When
- August 8 685 BCE
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
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Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.
At a glance
Dates: From -685.
What happened
Spring and Autumn period: Amid a succession dispute, the forces of Duke Zhuang of Lu, who was attempting to install a claimant to the Qi throne, were defeated at the Battle of Qianshi.
August 8 through the years
Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.
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“680s BC”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/event/680s-bc-685-bce-august-8, accessed October 28, 2026.
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