Jungcheon becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo (until 270). The Roman Empire continues the celebration of the 1,000th anniversary of Rome, with the ludi saeculares, organized by Philip the Arab. Origen writes an eight-volume work, criticizing the pagan writer Celsus.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Jungcheon becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo (until 270).source
The revolts of Pacatianus in Moesia and Iotapianus in Syria are put down by Senator Trajan Decius, by order of Emperor Philip the Arab.source
Religion & Belief
Origen writes an eight-volume work, criticizing the pagan writer Celsus.source
Culture & Society
The Roman Empire continues the celebration of the 1,000th anniversary of Rome, with the ludi saeculares, organized by Philip the Arab.source
Births
Li Liu (Cheng Han or Xuantong), Chinese Grand general (d. 303)source
Sima You (or Dayou), Chinese prince and politician (d. 283)source
Flavia Iulia Helena, Greco-Roman Augusta (empress), mother of Constantine I (approximate date) (d. 330)source
Deaths
Lady Triệu (Triệu Ẩu or Triệu Thị Trinh), Vietnamese female warrior (b. 226)source