59 ⟶ Pliny the Elder Records Solar Eclipse

An eclipse on 30 April over North Africa is recorded by Plin...
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🌑 Solar Eclipse Visible in Egypt

4 December 502 BC: Solar eclipse darkens Egypt (computed, no clear historical record of observation).⟶
Solar Eclipse Visible in Egypt (-502)
AstronomySolar EclipseCelestial EventsObservation
EgyptEgypt

🛡️ Legio III Augusta Detachment Ambushed in Africa

A vexillatio (sub-unit or detachment) of Legio III Augusta is destroyed by an ambush in Africa.⟶
Legio III Augusta Detachment Ambushed in Africa (18)
Roman EmpireLegionMilitary HistoryAncient romeAncient WarfareMilitary Conflict
LibyaLibyaAlgeriaAlgeriaTunisiaTunisia

⚔️ Tacfarinas' Revolt in North Africa Suppressed

The revolt of Tacfarinas revolt in Africa is repressed.⟶
Tacfarinas' Revolt in North Africa Suppressed (24)
Roman EmpireRebellionAncient romeTacfarinasTribesImperialismMilitary History
LibyaLibyaAlgeriaAlgeriaTunisiaTunisia

📜 Pliny the Elder's Early Life in Rome

Pliny the Elder is brought to Rome before this year.⟶
Pliny the Elder's Early Life in Rome (35)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireNatural HistoryPliny the Elder
ItalyItaly

☀️ Pliny the Elder Records Solar Eclipse

An eclipse on 30 April over North Africa is recorded by Pliny the Elder in his Natural History.⟶
Ancient romeNatural HistoryAstronomyScientific ObservationPliny the ElderRoman EmpireEclipse
EgyptEgyptLibyaLibyaTunisiaTunisiaAlgeriaAlgeria

📜 Vespasian Appointed Governor of Africa

Vespasian becomes governor of Africa (estimated year).⟶
Vespasian Appointed Governor of Africa (63)
Roman EmpireGovernanceProvincial AdministrationMilitary CommandVespasianImperial Expansion
LibyaLibyaTunisiaTunisiaAlgeriaAlgeria