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462 CE

Possible start of the first Byzantine indiction cycle. Vandal War (461-468): After negotiations, Emperor Leo I pays a large ransom for Licinia Eudoxia and Placidia. They return after seven years of captivity in Carthage. The Daming calendar is introduced in China by mathematician Zu Chongzhi (approximate date).

Conflict & Security

  • Vandal War (461-468): After negotiations, Emperor Leo I pays a large ransom for Licinia Eudoxia and Placidia. They return after seven years of captivity in Carthage.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Monastery of Stoudios is founded in Constantinople.source

Science & Discovery

  • The Daming calendar is introduced in China by mathematician Zu Chongzhi (approximate date).source

Crime & Justice

  • September 1 – Possible start of the first Byzantine indiction cycle.source

Births

  • Muryeong, king of Baekje (Korea)source
  • Anicia Juliana, daughter of Olybriussource
  • Yu Zhong, official and regent of Northern Wei (d. 518)source

Deaths

  • Lóegaire mac Néill, High King of Irelandsource