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Roman Empire

 * crushes the at.
 * Gallienus repeals the edict of 257, which led to the persecution of the.
 * The rebellion of, , and against Gallienus comes to an end. Macrianus Major and Minor march from Asia to Europe but are defeated in  by emperor Gallienus' general , and both are killed. Quietus flees to the city of , where he is killed by  of.
 * The rebellion of, , and against Gallienus comes to an end. Macrianus Major and Minor march from Asia to Europe but are defeated in  by emperor Gallienus' general , and both are killed. Quietus flees to the city of , where he is killed by  of.

Asia

 * ascends the throne, becoming the first king of the long Kim line.

Births

 * , a Chinese writer

Deaths

 * , Roman usurper
 * , Roman usurper
 * , Korean ruler
 * , Korean ruler