Events

• Dionysius Exiguus proposes a calendar based on the birth of Jesus Christ.

By place

Byzantine Empire

• Byzantine emperor Justin I rebuilds Anazarbus and renames it Justinopolis.
• Justinian I marries Theodora.

Europe

• Bernicia is settled by the Angles.

Africa

• Caleb of Abyssinia conquers Yemen.

Asia

• The Daisan river, a tributary of the Euphrates, floods Edessa, and within a couple of hours fills the entire city, except for the highest parts. Eventually the pent-up waters break through the city walls. The Shroud of Turin is allegedly discovered during the rebuilding of the city (see Image of Edessa).

By topic

Religion

• Dionysius Exiguus produces his tables for computing the date of Easter.
• Constance becomes a bishop's see.
• The Arian Baptistery of S. Maria is built in Cosmedin, Ravenna.
• Buddhist caves are found at Ajanta with stone carvings.

Births

• John Climax (probable date), monk
• King Wideok of Baekje
• Alexander of Tralles, physician
• Empress Yujiulü

Deaths

• Boëthius (probable date)
• Yuan Cha