The first written text in the Arabic alphabet is recorded at Zabad (Syria). Areobindus, Byzantine general, is proclaimed emperor during a riot at Constantinople but refuses to take part in the usurpation. King Theodoric the Great grants citizens on Mount Vesuvius exemption from taxes, after a severe eruption in southeastern Italy.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
Emperor Anastasius I ends a period of moderate eclectic policy, and starts strongly favoring his own monophysitist beliefs.source
The Ostrogoths conquer the Frankish province Rouergue (Southern Gaul).source
Conflict & Security
Areobindus, Byzantine general, is proclaimed emperor during a riot at Constantinople but refuses to take part in the usurpation.source
The island nation of Usan-guk is conquered by the Silla dynasty (Korea), under general Kim Isabu.source
Exploration & Expansion
Anastasius I constructs a wall from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, to protect Constantinople from raiding Bulgars and Slavs.source
Technology & Infrastructure
The first written text in the Arabic alphabet is recorded at Zabad (Syria).source
Climate & Environment
King Theodoric the Great grants citizens on Mount Vesuvius exemption from taxes, after a severe eruption in southeastern Italy.source