Parilia (a.k.a. Palilia) -- originally a festival in honour of Pales (who protected shepherds and their flock), it eventually evolved -- in the city of Rome, at least -- into a 'birthday of Rome' celebration
753 B.C. -- traditional date for the foundation of Rome
43 B.C. -- pro-Caesarian forces "under" Octavian defeat the forces of Marcus Antonius at Mutina
148 A.D. -- Antoninus Pius celebrates the 900th anniversary of Rome
248 A.D. -- Philip Arabus celebrates the 1000th anniversary of Rome
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