The 141 Lycia earthquake affects most of the Roman provinces of Lycia and Caria and the islands of Rhodes, Kos, Simi and Serifos. It triggers a severe tsunami, which causes major inundation. The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is constructed in Rome; the temple is dedicated to Empress Faustina the Elder. 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
Conflict & Security
Last (6th) year of Yonghe era of the Chinese Han Dynasty.source
Religion & Belief
The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is constructed in Rome; the temple is dedicated to Empress Faustina the Elder.source
Change of Patriarch of Constantinople from Felix of Byzantium to Polycarpus II of Byzantium.source
Science & Discovery
6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.source
Climate & Environment
The 141 Lycia earthquake affects most of the Roman provinces of Lycia and Caria and the islands of Rhodes, Kos, Simi and Serifos. It triggers a severe tsunami, which causes major inundation.source
Births
Ummidia Cornificia Faustina, Roman noblewoman (d. 182)source
Cheng Yu, Chinese politician and court advisor (d. 220)source
Deaths
Faustina the Elder, Roman empress (b. c. AD 100)source
Philo of Byblos, Phoenician historical writer (b. AD 64)source