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509 BCE
Roman Republic is Founded
The Roman Republic is founded in 509 BCE -
449 BCE
The Law of the 12 Tables is Instituted
In 449 BC, the Law of the 12 Tables was instituted. -
218 BCE
Hannibal invaded Italy.
In 218 BCE, Hannibal invades Italy. -
73 BCE
The Spartacus Salve Uprising.
In 73 BE, The Spartacus Salve Uprising started. -
45 BCE
Julius Caesar becomes Dictator.
In 45 BC, Julius Caesar became dictator. -
45 BCE
Julius Caesar is assassinated.
One year after he became dictator, Julius Caesar is assassinated. -
27 BCE
Augustus becomes the first emperor of Rome.
In 27 BC, Augustus becomes the first emperor of Rome. -
1 BCE
The Birth of Jesus Christ
This day was the day that Jesus Christ was born. This sparks the AD or CE system. -
38
Emperor Caligula's reign begins.
In 38 CE, Emperor Caligula's reign began. -
64
The Great Fire of Rome.
In 64 CE, the Great Fire of Rome happened. -
80
Construction of the Colosseum is completed.
In 80 CE, the construction of the Colosseum is completed. -
Period: 96 to 180
Age of the Five Good Emperors.
From 96 CE to 180 CE, something called the Five Good Emperors happened. -
165
Antonine Plague
In 165 CE, the Antonine Prague happened. -
330
Capital of the Empire is moved to Constantinople.
In 330 CE, the capital of the empire is moved to Constantinople. -
380
Empire converts to Christianity.
In 380 CE, the empire converts to Christianity. -
410
Sack of Rome.