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Roman Empire

 * 's troops capture and sack, and retake Mesopotamia.
 * In order to assure the support of the legions in on his march to Rome,  is declared  by his army while crossing.
 * in is partially destroyed.

Asia

 * First year of Jianan era of the Chinese
 * The Emperor of China is a pawn in the hands of the warlords.

Births

 * , favorite son of the warlord

Deaths

 * King
 * , general under of the
 * (joined, but died in battle soon after)