81

Year 81 was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.__NOTOC__

Events

By place

Roman Empire

* Domitian succeeds his brother Titus as emperor. Domitian is not a soldier like his two predecessors, and his administration is directed towards the reinforcement of a monarchy. By taking the title of Dominus ("lord"), he scandalizes the senatorial aristocracy. Romanisation progresses in the provinces, and life in the cities is greatly improved. Many provincials — Spanish, Gallic, and African — become Senators.
* The Arch of Titus is constructed.
* Pliny the Younger is "flamen Divi Augusti" (priest in the cult of the Emperor).

Births

* Archigene, Roman doctor (in Syria)
* Empress Deng Sui (d. 121)

Deaths

* September 13 — Roman Emperor Titus