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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

* The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens) is completed using Cossutius' design.
* The messianic, charismatic leader Simon bar Kokhba starts a war of liberation against the Romans, which is eventually crushed by emperor Hadrian. Rabbi Akiva is supportive of the rebellion.
* The legion X "Fretensis" must evacuate Jerusalem, returning to Caesarea. The Jews enter the city and re-establish their system of sacrifices. They strike coins to celebrate their (temporary) freedom. The legion XXII "Deiotariana", which advanced from Egypt, is completely destroyed.
* Construction begins on the Mausoleum of Hadrian in Rome, today known as Castel Sant'Angelo.

Asia

* Change of era name from "Yongjian" (7th year) to "Yangjia" of the Chinese Han Dynasty.

By Topic

Arts and Sciences

* Chinese scientist Zhang Heng invents the first seismometer for determining the exact cardinal direction of earthquakes hundreds of miles away; the device employs a series of complex gears around a central swinging pendulum.

Births

* Tao Qian, governor of Xuzhou (d. 194)
* Han Huandi, emperor of the Han Dynasty (d. 168)
* Cai Yong, Chinese calligrapher and musician (d. 192)

Deaths

* Sun Cheng