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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 (6th century).

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)
* King Wideok of Baekje
* Alexander of Tralles
* Empress Yujiulü

Deaths

* Boëthius (probable date)
* Yuan Cha