12 September 490 BC September 11, 2011 Author: Staff The Battle of Marathon where the Athenians and Plataean, defeat the Persian invasion force of Greece. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first." Ronald Reagan — Click here for more from Ronald Reagan Related posts: 19 July 64 Categories: History Tags: 12 September, 490 BC