June 1 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on June 1?

From 80 to 80, June 1 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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Events on June 1

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Roman Colosseum Opens

The Flavian Amphitheatre, now known as the Colosseum, was inaugurated by Emperor Titus in Rome with 100 days of games. It could hold up to 80,000 spectators and hosted gladiatorial contests for four centuries.