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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.

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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

Han Huandi, emperor of the Han Dynasty

Cai Yong, Chinese calligrapher and musician

Deaths

Sun ChengFurther Information

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