Roman governor Pertinax escapes an assassination attempt, by British usurpers. The Hatepe volcanic eruption extends Lake Taupō and makes skies red across the world. However, recent radiocarbon dating by R. Sparks has put the date at 233 AD ± 13 (95% confidence). Peasants in Gaul stage an anti-tax uprising under Maternus.
Conflict & Security
Roman governor Pertinax escapes an assassination attempt, by British usurpers.source
Peasants in Gaul stage an anti-tax uprising under Maternus.source
Climate & Environment
The Hatepe volcanic eruption extends Lake Taupō and makes skies red across the world. However, recent radiocarbon dating by R. Sparks has put the date at 233 AD ± 13 (95% confidence).source
Births
Ma Liang, Chinese official of the Shu Han state (d. 222)source
Deaths
April 21 – Apollonius the Apologist, Christian martyrsource
Paccia Marciana, Roman noblewoman (approximate date)source
Bian Zhang, Chinese official and general (b. 133)source