78


 * This article is about the year. For the recording medium, see .

Roman Empire

 * conquer the, located in present-day northern , as well as the.
 * replaces as governor of.

Asia

 * n Prince Aji Caka introduces the language and  script, used to inscribe nese words and phrases, to the n islands.
 * This is the base year of the  used by some s, the, and the n . It begins near the  for the civil solar calendar, but begins opposite the star  for the traditional solar calendar.
 * (78–144), reigns over the Empire of Kusana ( and Northern ). He is a renowned conqueror and wise administrator.
 * II is king of (78–115).

Philosophy

 * The philosopher (Wang-Tchoung) claims all phenomena have material causes.

Births

 * , mathematician, astronomer, inventor, poet, artist, scholar, geographer, and statesman
 * , Chinese prince of the Han Dynasty