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Roman Empire

 * ns under engage in two wars against the Romans from this year to AD  or.
 * repulses a Dacian invasion of.
 * Jealous of 's success in, Domitian recalls and subsequently poisons the general.
 * Domitian appoints himself for life, which gives him the right to control the Senate.  His totalitarian tendencies put the  firmly in opposition to him.

Asia

 * invades the outskirts of in the . The war continues till the peace treaty of.

Births

 * , Greek astronomer (approximate date)