581 BC

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Year of the Metal Dragon庚辰(at the beginning of earth - hare己卯)

• Black-figure vase painting (since 630 BC)

Events

• According to legend, is Suizei Emperor of China.

Died

• 581 BC: Psammetichus, tyrant of Corinth

• Year ( 6th century BC)
• 581 BC