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Gaius Calpurnius Piso conspires against Roman emperor Nero.

Cestius Gallus becomes legate of Syria.

After a stage performance in which he appeared and shocked the senatorial class considerably, Nero engages a series of reprisals against Seneca, Tigellinus, pro-republican senators, and anyone else he distrusted.

Nero kills his pregnant wife, Poppea Sabina, with a kick to the stomach.

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Gospel of Matthew was probably written between 60 and this year.

Paul of Tarsus ordains Timothy as bishop of Ephesus (traditional date).

In China, first official reference to Buddhism.

The first Christian community in Africa is founded by Mark, a disciple of Peter. Mark begins to write his gospel.

Probable Martyrdom of The apostle Thaddeus, also called Saint Jude in Armenia

Probable Martyrdom of the apostle Simon the Canaanite in Armenia

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April 30 - Lucan, Roman poet and philosopher

Lucius Anneus Seneca, Roman philosopher, writer and statesman

Petronius, Roman writer (see 66)

Poppea Sabina, wife of Nero

Piso (Gaius Calpurnius Piso).

Saint Jude, Christian martyr (in Armenia) (probably this year).

Simon the Canaanite, Christian martyr (in Armenia) (probably this year).