Gaius Julius Caesar suppresses an uprising and conquers all of Lusitania for Rome. Creation of the First Triumvirate, an informal political alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompey the Great and Marcus Licinius Crassus (or 59 BC). The Han dynasty government establishes the Protectorate of the Western Regions, the highest military position of a military commander on the Western frontier (Tarim Basin).
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Creation of the First Triumvirate, an informal political alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompey the Great and Marcus Licinius Crassus (or 59 BC).source
Conflict & Security
Gaius Julius Caesar suppresses an uprising and conquers all of Lusitania for Rome.source
The Han dynasty government establishes the Protectorate of the Western Regions, the highest military position of a military commander on the Western frontier (Tarim Basin).source
Crime & Justice
The Seleucid Empire comes to an end with the last two emperors being murdered on orders from Rome.source
Births
Ptolemy XIV, king (pharaoh) of Egypt (or 59 BC)source
Curia, wife of Quintus Lucretius Vespillo (approximate date)source