What happened in 338 BCE
1 entries recorded for 338 BCE, listed by date. That was 2364 years ago.
338 BCE at a glance
- Years ago
- 2364 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 4th century BCE
- Decade
- 4th century BCE
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
August
- August 2
Philip II of Macedon
An allied army led by Philip II of Macedon overcame the forces of city-states led by Athens and Thebes at the Battle of Chaeronea, securing Macedonian hegemony over the majority of ancient Greece.
Questions about 338 BCE
What happened in -338?
This site records 1 entries for -338, including Philip II of Macedon on August 2. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was -338?
2364 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in -338 turns 2364 this year.
Which century is -338 in?
-338 falls in the 4th century BCE, in the 4th century BCE.
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