66 Totally Explained

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Year 66 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.

Events

By place

Roman Empire

September 22 — Emperor Nero creates the legion I Italica.
Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire: The Zealots take Jerusalem and the Sicarii capture the fortress of Masada.
Cestius Gallus, legate of Syria, attempts to put down the Jewish rebellion.
Roman legion II Augusta is stationed at Gloucester.
Suetonius Paullinus becomes a Roman Consul.

Asia

Baekje invades Silla in the Korean peninsula, and captures Castle Ugok.

By topic

Religion

The First Epistle to Timothy is written (approximate date).

Arts and Science

Dioscorides writes his De Materia Medica, a treatise on the methodical treatment of disease by use of medicine.

Astronomy

Halley's Comet is visible.

Births

Deaths

Petronius, Roman writerFurther Information

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