386

Roman Empire

 * concludes peace with, dividing between them.
 * Theodosius I begins to rebuild the present-day.
 * invades Italy, driving out, who takes refuge with Theodosius.
 * A column is constructed in to celebrate of a victory of.

Asia

 * The begins in  when Dao Wu Di becomes its first king (see ).

Religion

 * defends the rights of the Church with respect to those of the State.
 * becomes a ; he also writes eight homilies entitled "Adversus Iudaeos" ("Against the s").
 * converts to Christianity. He ends his marriage plans after hearing a sermon on the life of.
 * The fight in the against anti-pagan laws becomes increasingly futile.

Births

 * , founder of (estimated date)

Deaths

 * (Abdicated)
 * , a Chinese calligrapher
 * , theologian