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Events

 * March 18 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius' will and proclaims Caligula Roman Emperor.
 * Caligula's attempt to have himself deified creates friction between himself and the Senate
 * An earthquake destroys Antioch.
 * Saint Peter founds the Syrian Orthodox Church. (traditional date)
 * Probable year of the conversion of the Pharisee Saul of Tarsus to Christianity after a vision. After 39 he is recognised as Paul of Tarsus.

Births

 * December 15 - Nero, Roman Emperor.
 * Josephus, Jewish historian.

Deaths

 * March 16 - Tiberius, Roman Emperor, strangled by Macro, Praetorian Prefect.
 * May 1 - Antonia Minor, daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia Minor; grandmother of Caligula.

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