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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

* January 2 — The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine in large numbers, invading the Roman Empire.
* April–May — Emperor Valens defeats the troops of Procopius in the Battle of Thyatira, bringing an end to his revolt.

By Topic

Arts and Sciences

* The "Tabula Peutingeriana", a map showing Roman possessions and roads, is created about this time.

Religion

* October 1 — Pope Damasus I succeeds Pope Liberius as the 37th pope. Romans unhappy with this choice elect the antipope Ursicinus.
* Athanasius returns from exile.
* Buddhist monk Lo-tsun has a vision of "golden rays of light shining down on one thousand Buddhas", resulting in the creation of the Mogao Caves.

Births

* Yao Xing

Deaths

* May 27 — Roman usurper Procopius (executed)
* September 24 — Pope Liberius
* Acacius of Caesarea, former leader of the Arian party (in disgrace)
* Empress Yu Daolian
* Zhi Dun

References