What happened in 217 BCE
1 entries recorded for 217 BCE, listed by date. That was 2243 years ago.
217 BCE at a glance
- Years ago
- 2243 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 3rd century BCE
- Decade
- 3rd century BCE
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
June
- June 21
Second Punic War
Second Punic War: Commanded by Hannibal, the Carthaginians ambushed a Roman army at the Battle of Lake Trasimene, capturing or killing 25,000 men.
Questions about 217 BCE
What happened in -217?
This site records 1 entries for -217, including Second Punic War on June 21. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was -217?
2243 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in -217 turns 2243 this year.
Which century is -217 in?
-217 falls in the 3rd century BCE, in the 3rd century BCE.
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