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28 BCE

The earliest dated record of a sunspot by Chinese astronomers. Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian becomes Roman Consul for the sixth time. His partner Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa becomes Consul for the second time. Augustus initiates a census of the Roman Republic for the first time since 69 BC.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian becomes Roman Consul for the sixth time. His partner Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa becomes Consul for the second time.source
  • Augustus initiates a census of the Roman Republic for the first time since 69 BC.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Roman Senate grants Octavian Caesar imperium maius (supreme command) of the Roman armed forces (Around 28 legions).source

Science & Discovery

  • May 10 – The earliest dated record of a sunspot by Chinese astronomers.source

Deaths

  • Alexandra the Maccabee, Hasmonean princess (approximate date)source
  • Mariamne I, Hasmonean princess and wife Herod the Great (or 29 BC)source