308

This article is about the year 308. For other uses, see 308 (disambiguation).

Events

By Place

Roman Empire

• November 11 — The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Maxentius and Licinius to be Augusti, while rival contender Constantine I is declared Caesar of Britain and Gaul.
• Under Constantine I, the Romans defeat the Germans along the Rhine.
• Maxentius starts the construction of the basilica bearing his name, the largest building in the Roman Forum.

Asia

• Kingdom of Xiongnu established in northern China.

By Topic

Religion

• May 27 or June 26 — Pope Marcellus I succeeds Pope Marcellinus as the 30th pope.

Births

Deaths

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