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Roman Empire
- A part of Rome burns, and Emperor Commodus orders the city to be rebuilt under the name Colonia Commodiana.
- A Roman road crosses the Alps by the Simplon Pass.
Asia
- First year of the Chuping era of the Chinese Han Dynasty.
- The Campaign against Dong Zhuo begins.
- Luoyang is burned and plundered by the forces of Dong Zhuo. The court is moved to Xi'an.
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Arts and Science
- Cleomedes teaches that the moon does not glow on its own, but rather reflects sunlight.
Economics
- Egypt (under Roman rule) is impoverished due to an inflation rate of 100% during the previous decade.
- The percentage of silver in the Egyptian denarius is lowered from 90% to 70%.
Births
Deaths
- Athenagoras of Athens, Christian apologist
- Prince of Hongnong (poisoned by Dong Zhuo) (b. 176)
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