65

Events

Gaius Calpurnius Piso conspires against Roman emperor Nero.
Cestius Gallus becomes legate of Syria.
After a stage performance in which he appears and shocks the senatorial class considerably, Nero engages in a series of reprisals against Seneca, Tigellinus, pro-republican senators, and anyone else he distrusts.
Nero kills his pregnant wife, Poppea Sabina, with a kick to the stomach.

The Gospel of Matthew is probably written between 60 and this year.
Paul of Tarsus ordains Timothy as bishop of Ephesus (traditional date).
In China, the first official reference to Buddhism is made.
The first Christian community in Africa is founded by Mark, a disciple of Peter. Mark begins to write his gospel.
Probable martyrdom date of the apostle Thaddeus, also called Saint Jude in Armenia.
Probable martyrdom date of the apostle Simon the Canaanite in Armenia.