The eastern hemisphere in 400.

Europe in 400.

Events

By Place

Western Roman Empire

• Italy is first invaded by Alaric (probable date).
• The Vandals start their westward trek from Dacia and Hungary (approximate date).

Europe

• The Franks establish themselves in Northern Holland.
• While taking refuge along the Danube, Gainas and his Goths are attacked by the Huns, who kill him and his army. Gainas' head is sent as a gift to Constantinople by the Hun chieftain Uldin.

Africa

• Construction at Great Zimbabwe begins (approximate date).

Asia

• Chrysanthemums are introduced to Japan (approximate date).

By Topic

Religion

• The mausoleum of Galerius in Salonica is converted into a church.

Births

• Hydatius, bishop of Chaves
• Salvian, Christian writer (approximate date)

Deaths

• Empress Duan
• Empress Dowager Li Lingrong
• Lü Guang
• Lü Shao