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Trivia Question 1: What date is the 'ides' of march?

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Answer: Fifteenth

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In the Roman calendar, the "ides" of March falls on the 15th day of the month. This date holds historical significance as it marks the day when Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC. The term "ides" was used in ancient Rome to refer to the middle of the month, typically the 15th day in March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day in all other months. The assassination of Julius Caesar on the ides of March was a pivotal moment in Roman history, leading to a series of civil wars and the eventual rise of the Roman Empire. The conspirators, led by Brutus and Cassius, believed that Caesar's growing power posed a threat to the Roman Republic and decided to take matters into their own hands. On the fateful day of March 15th, Caesar was stabbed to death in the Senate chamber, forever changing the course of Roman politics. Today, the ides of March is often remembered as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power and betrayal. It has also become a popular phrase in modern culture, symbolizing a day of reckoning or betrayal. Shakespeare immortalized the date in his play "Julius Caesar," with the famous line "Beware the ides of March" spoken by a soothsayer warning Caesar of his impending doom. As we approach the ides of March each year, it serves as a reminder of the fragility of power and the consequences of political intrigue. Whether you believe in superstitions or not, the ides of March will always hold a special place in history as the day when one of the most powerful men in the world met his tragic end. So mark your calendars for the ides of March on the 15th day of the month and remember the cautionary tale it represents. Who knows what fateful events may unfold on this historic day?
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