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89 CE

Lucius Antonius Saturninus incites a revolt against Emperor Domitian (it is suppressed by January 24). Battle of Ikh Bayan: The Han Chinese army under Dou Xian, allied with the southern Xiongnu, is victorious over the Northern Xiongnu. Legio XIII Gemina is transferred to Dacia, to help in the war against King Decebalus.

Conflict & Security

  • January 1 – Lucius Antonius Saturninus incites a revolt against Emperor Domitian (it is suppressed by January 24).source
  • June – Battle of Ikh Bayan: The Han Chinese army under Dou Xian, allied with the southern Xiongnu, is victorious over the Northern Xiongnu.source
  • Legio XIII Gemina is transferred to Dacia, to help in the war against King Decebalus.source

Religion & Belief

  • Aquincum (old Budapest, Óbuda) is founded (approximate date).source

Technology & Infrastructure

  • First year of Yongyuan era of the Chinese Han dynasty.source

Births

  • Sindae, Korean ruler of Goguryeo (d. 179)source

Deaths

  • Polycarpus I, Greek bishop of Byzantiumsource
  • Polycarpus I, Greek bishop of Byzantium, dies after a 20-year reign and is succeeded by Plutarch.source
  • Lucius Antonius Saturninus, Roman politician and generalsource