79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]
79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Hercul
79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]
Events Before
70 Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occu
70 Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occupation and plundering
70 Rome captures the first wall of the city of Jerusalem
The siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE was the decisive event of the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66–73 CE).
70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans
70 The Tower of Antonia is destroyed by the Romans
73 Masada, a Jewish fortress, falls to the Romans after several months of siege, ending the Jewish Revolt
73 Masada, a Jewish fortress, falls to the Romans after several months of siege, ending the Jewish Revolt
78 Origin of the Saka Era in India
The Shaka era also known as Shali Vahana (S.V) is a historical Hindu calendar era (year numbering), the epoch (its year zero) of which corresponds to 78 CE.
Events After
86 BC Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army, enters Athens, removing the tyrant Aristion who was
86 BC Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army, enters Athens, removing the tyrant Aristion who was supported by troops of Mithridates VI of Pontus
More from the 70s
70 Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occu
70 Roman army under General Titus completes the siege of Jerusalem by destroying what remained after four months of occupation and plundering
78 Origin of the Saka Era in India
The Shaka era also known as Shali Vahana (S.V) is a historical Hindu calendar era (year numbering), the epoch (its year zero) of which corresponds to 78 CE.
73 Masada, a Jewish fortress, falls to the Romans after several months of siege, ending the Jewish Revolt
73 Masada, a Jewish fortress, falls to the Romans after several months of siege, ending the Jewish Revolt
70 Rome captures the first wall of the city of Jerusalem
The siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE was the decisive event of the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66–73 CE).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 24, 79?
- 79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]
- Why is 79 Believed until 2018 to be the date of the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius... historically important?
- Vesuvius which buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, killing untold thousands, latest evidence suggests the eruption occurred after 17 October [1] [2]