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

Decades: 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s - 60s - 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s

Years: 63 64 65 66 67 - 68 - 69 70 71 72 73

Events

Imperial guard renounces Nero, emperor of the Roman Empire. Galba succedes 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 Gaius Cornelius Tacitus' Annals, a history of the Roman Empire.

Births

Deaths

Vindex, rebellious governor
June 6 - Nero, emperor of the Roman Empire, suicides.

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