460 BC

Centuries: 4th century BC – 5th century BC – 6th century BC

Decades: 500s BC 490s BC 480s BC 470s BC 460s BC – 450s BC – 440s BC 430s BC 420s BC 410s BC 400s BC

Years: 465 BC 464 BC 463 BC 462 BC 461 BC – 460 BC – 459 BC 458 BC 457 BC 456 BC 455 BC

Events

• Egypt revolts against Persia, starting a six year war. An Athenian force sent to attack Cyprus is diverted to support this revolt.
• Cincinnatus becomes consul of the Roman Republic.

Births

• Democritus, Greek philosopher (d. 370 BC)
• Hippocrates of Cos, Greek physician (d. 377 BC)
• Thucydides, Greek historian (d. 395 BC)

Deaths

• Epicharmus, Greek poet (b. 550 BC)
• Panini, Hindu Indian grammarian (b. 520 BC)