98 BCE

Emperor Wu of Han sends the Han general Gongsun Ao on a mission to rescue general Li Ling from Xiongnu captivity. Gongsun achieves little but receives incorrect information that Li has been training Xiongnu soldiers. Enraged, Emperor Wu exterminates Li's clan. The Senate passes the Lex Caecilia Didia, which bans omnibus bills. Consuls: Quintus Caecilius Metellus Nepos and Titus Didius.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

The Senate passes the Lex Caecilia Didia, which bans omnibus bills.source

Conflict & Security

Emperor Wu of Han sends the Han general Gongsun Ao on a mission to rescue general Li Ling from Xiongnu captivity. Gongsun achieves little but receives incorrect information that Li has been training Xiongnu soldiers. Enraged, Emperor Wu exterminates Li's clan.source

Exploration & Expansion

Consuls: Quintus Caecilius Metellus Nepos and Titus Didius.source

Births

Nigidius Figulus, Roman philosopher (probable date) (d. 45 BC)source
Terentia, first wife of Cicero (d. AD 4).source

Deaths

Emperor Kaika of Japan, according to legend.source