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60 St. Paul is thought to have been shipwrecked at Malta

Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa.

Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. It consists of an archipelago 80 km (50 mi) south of Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The two official languages are Maltese and English but Maltese is recognised as the national language. The country's capital is Valletta, which is the smallest capital city in the European Union (EU) by both area and population.

With a population of about 574,250 spread over an area of 316 km2 (122 sq mi), Malta is the world's tenth-smallest country by area and the ninth-most densely populated.

Historical Significance

Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa.

Events Before

  1. 52 BC Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of A

    52 BC Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and Battle of Alesia

  2. 54 Agrippina the Younger murders her husband, Roman Emperor Claudius, with poison to secure the succession for her son N

    54 Agrippina the Younger murders her husband, Roman Emperor Claudius, with poison to secure the succession for her son Nero

Events After

  1. 64 Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero

    Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.

  2. 64 Circus Maximus in Rome catches fire

    64 Circus Maximus in Rome catches fire

  3. 65 Jews revolt against Rome, capturing fortress of Antonia in Jerusalem

    65 Jews revolt against Rome, capturing fortress of Antonia in Jerusalem

  4. 66 5th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet

    66 5th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet

  5. 68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed

    68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed death by flogging

More from the 60s

69 Roman garrison at Mainz (Mogontiacum) rises in rebellion, refusing allegiance to Emperor Galba

69 Roman garrison at Mainz (Mogontiacum) rises in rebellion, refusing allegiance to Emperor Galba

68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed

68 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditus to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed death by flogging

64 Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero

Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.

69 Roman Lower Rhine army proclaims their commander Vitellius as Emperor

Aulus Vitellius was Roman emperor, ruling for eight months from 19 April to 20 December AD 69.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on February 10, 60?
Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. It consists of an archipelago 80 km (50 mi) south of Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The two official languages are Maltese and English but Maltese is recognised as the national language.
Why is 60 St. Paul is thought to have been shipwrecked at Malta significant?
Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa.

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