Pope Fabian succeeds Pope Anterus as the twentieth pope. Fabian sends seven missionaries to Gaul to evangelize in the large cities. Emperor Maximinus Thrax and Marcus Pupienus Africanus Maximus become Roman consuls.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Emperor Maximinus Thrax and Marcus Pupienus Africanus Maximus become Roman consuls.source
Conflict & Security
Maximinus campaigns against Dacians and Sarmatians from his supply depot at Sirmium.source
Exploration & Expansion
Fabian sends seven missionaries to Gaul to evangelize in the large cities.source
Religion & Belief
January 10 – Pope Fabian succeeds Pope Anterus as the twentieth pope.source
Fabian separates Rome into seven deaconships.source
Crime & Justice
The Roman Senate appoints a twenty-man committee to co-ordinate operations against Maximinus.source
Births
Zhang Ti, Chinese official and chancellor (d. 280)source
Wu of Jin (Sima Yan), Chinese emperor (d. 290)source
Zhou Chu, Chinese general and politician (d. 297)source