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[edit] Roman Empire

• October 28—Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine I defeats Maxentius and becomes the only Roman Emperor in the West. During the battle, he reportedly has a vision of a cross with the words in hoc signo vinces ("In this sign you shall conquer").
• Construction begins on the Arch of Constantine in Rome.
• c. 312–315 – Constantine Addresses the People in the Roman Forum, sculptural relief on the Arch of Constantine, Rome, is made.

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[edit] Religion

• The Council of Carthage supports Donatism, which espouses a rigorous application and interpretation of the sacraments. These doctrines will be condemned by the Council of Arles in 314.
• Constantine promotes a policy of state sponsorship of Christianity, perhaps even becoming a Christian himself (see Constantine I and Christianity).

[edit] Births

• Huan Wen

[edit] Deaths

• October 28—Maxentius, Roman Emperor (slain in battle)
• Guo Xiang
• Empress Huyan