[edit] Events

[edit] By place

[edit] Roman Empire

• January 2—The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire.
• April–May—Emperor Valens defeats the troops of Procopius in the Battle of Thyatira, bringing an end to his revolt; Serenianus and Marcellus are killed.

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[edit] Arts and sciences

• The Tabula Peutingeriana, a map showing Roman possessions and roads, is created about this time.

[edit] Religion

• October 1—Pope Damasus I succeeds Pope Liberius as the 37th pope. Romans unhappy with this choice elect the antipope Ursicinus.
• Athanasius returns from exile.
• Buddhist monk Lo-tsun has a vision of "golden rays of light shining down on one thousand Buddhas", resulting in the creation of the Mogao Caves.

[edit] Births

• Yao Xing

[edit] Deaths

• May 27—Roman usurper Procopius (executed)
• September 24—Pope Liberius
• Acacius of Caesarea, former leader of the Arian party (in disgrace)
• Serenianus
• Empress Yu Daolian
• Zhi Dun

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