126 CE

First year of the Yongjian era of the Chinese Han dynasty. The old Pantheon is demolished by Emperor Hadrian, and the construction of a new one begins (its date is uncertain, because Hadrian chooses not to inscribe the temple).

In the 120s, the 2nd century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • The old Pantheon is demolished by Emperor Hadrian, and the construction of a new one begins (its date is uncertain, because Hadrian chooses not to inscribe the temple).source

Culture & Society

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

Births

  • August 1 – Pertinax, Roman emperor (died 193)source
  • Lu Kang, Chinese politician and prefect (died 195)source

Deaths

  • Yan Ji (or Ansi), Chinese empresssource
  • Domitia Longina, Roman empress (born c. 53 AD)source