What happened in 80?
One recorded event in 80: Kujula Kadphises died. A further event is dated only to the wider period.
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Kujula Kadphises died
Founder of the Kushan empire (30–80)
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records this entry only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. It is listed here because 80 is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 80.
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Lucius Annaeus Cornutus died
1st century AD Roman Stoic philosopher
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 80.
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Asconius Pedianus died
Roman historian (BC 9 - AD 76)
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Hadrian born
Born in Italica. 14th Roman Emperor (117–138).
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Zhang Heng born
Born in Nanyang. Chinese scientist and statesman (78–139).
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Kanishka born
Born in Peshawar. The fourth and greatest Kushan emperor (127–150).
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Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius erupts, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash.
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Vespasian died
Ninth Roman Emperor and founder of the Flavian dynasty (69–79)
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Linus died
2nd Pope of the Catholic Church
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Titus died
Tenth Roman Emperor (79–81)
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Lucius Flavius Silva died
1st century AD Roman senator, commander and politician
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Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
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Palace of Domitian
Building in Rome, Italy
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Battle of Mons Graupius
83 battle that was part of the Roman conquest of Britain
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