King Vologases IV, son of Mithridates V of Parthia, unites the Parthian Empire under his rule. Marcus Aurelius receives imperial powers, from Emperor Antoninus Pius. King Vologases III dies after a 42-year reign, in which he has contended successfully with his rivals.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Marcus Aurelius receives imperial powers, from Emperor Antoninus Pius.source
Conflict & Security
King Vologases IV, son of Mithridates V of Parthia, unites the Parthian Empire under his rule.source
Culture & Society
First year of Jianhe of the Chinese Han Dynasty.source
Festivals to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome begin.source
Births
Lokaksema, Kushan Buddhist monk and traveler (d. 189)source
Jia Xu (or Wenhe), Chinese official and adviser (d. 223)source
Annia Galeria Aurelia Faustina, daughter of Marcus Aurelius (approximate date)source
Deaths
Xu Shen, Chinese politician and writer (b. AD 58)source
Li Gu, Chinese scholar and official (b. AD 93)source
King Vologases III dies after a 42-year reign, in which he has contended successfully with his rivals.source