By place Roman Empire •
Marcus Aurelius suppresses a revolt of
Avidius Cassius, governor of
Syria, after the latter proclaims himself emperor. • Avidius Cassius fails in seeking support for his rebellion and is
assassinated by Roman officers. They sent his head to Aurelius, who persuades the
Senate to
pardon Cassius's family. •
Commodus, son of Marcus Aurelius and his wife
Faustina, is named
Caesar. •
M. Sattonius Iucundus,
decurio in
Colonia Ulpia Traiana, restores the
Thermae of Coriovallum (modern
Heerlen). There are sources that state this happened in the
3rd century.
Egypt • The end of the
Bucolic War in Egypt.
Asia •
Confucian scholars try to ensure their capacity in the royal court of
China. They are massacred by the
eunuchs. == Births ==