68

Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century

Decades: 30s 40s 50s - 60s - 70s 80s 90s

Years: 65 66 67 - 68 - 69 70 71

This article is about the year 68. For other uses, see 68 (number).

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Politics
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Year 68 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.

Events

Lucius Clodius Macer revolts against Emperor Nero.
June 8 — The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba.
June 9 — Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide.
The Roman Senate declares Nero persona non grata. Galba succeeds Nero.
The year of the four emperors: Galba (68), Otho (69) and Vitellius (69) all govern a very short time before Vespasian becomes emperor.
Last year covered by Tacitus' Annals, a history of the Roman Empire.
Legio I Macriana liberatrix and Legio I Adiutrix are created.
Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, father of Trajan, becomes consul.

Buddhism officially arrives in China with the building of the White Horse Temple.
The Gospel of Mark is written (probable date).
Ignatius of Antioch becomes the third bishop of Antioch.
The Essenes place the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves at Qumran.

April 25 - Saint Mark, the first Pope of Alexandria and the founder of Christianity in Africa
Vindex, rebellious governor
June 9 — Nero, emperor of the Roman Empire, suicide
Onesimus, Bishop of Byzantium