At the death of Ptolemy VIII Physcon, Cleopatra III has chosen her younger son Ptolemy X Alexander as co-regent, but the Alexandrians force her to bring Ptolemy IX from Cyprus, of which he is governor. Ptolemy IX Philometor Soter II Lathyros becomes king of Egypt and claims the throne.
June 26 – At the death of Ptolemy VIII Physcon, Cleopatra III has chosen her younger son Ptolemy X Alexander as co-regent, but the Alexandrians force her to bring Ptolemy IX from Cyprus, of which he is governor.source
Births
Marcus Terentius Varro (a.k.a. "Varro"), Roman scholar and writer (died 27 BC)source
Deaths
June 26 – Ptolemy VIII Physcon, king (pharaoh) of Egypt (born c. 182 BC)source
Cleopatra II, queen of Egypt (born c. 185 BC)source