455

Western Roman Empire

 * — is murdered by former soldiers of, in revenge for Valentinian's killing of  the previous year.
 * — becomes Emperor. He is later killed by an.
 * — leads the  into, and plunders the city for a period lasting two weeks.
 * — Roman military commander is proclaimed Emperor at.

Europe

 * The conquer  and.
 * According to the, and  battle  at .  is killed.

Asia

 * succeeds as ruler of the.

The Americas

 * Earliest recorded date at.

Deaths

 * —, West Roman emperor (assassinated)
 * —, West Roman emperor (killed by mob)
 * , Emperor of the Gupta Empire
 * of Korea