66
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Cite This SourceYear 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 writer
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