141 CE

The 141 Lycia earthquake affects most of the Roman provinces of Lycia and Caria and the islands of Rhodes, Kos, Simi and Serifos. It triggers a severe tsunami, which causes major inundation. The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is constructed in Rome; the temple is dedicated to Empress Faustina the Elder. 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.

In the 140s, the 2nd century.

Conflict & Security

  • Last (6th) year of Yonghe era of the Chinese Han Dynasty.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is constructed in Rome; the temple is dedicated to Empress Faustina the Elder.source
  • Change of Patriarch of Constantinople from Felix of Byzantium to Polycarpus II of Byzantium.source

Science & Discovery

  • 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.source

Climate & Environment

  • The 141 Lycia earthquake affects most of the Roman provinces of Lycia and Caria and the islands of Rhodes, Kos, Simi and Serifos. It triggers a severe tsunami, which causes major inundation.source

Births

  • Ummidia Cornificia Faustina, Roman noblewoman (died 182)source
  • Cheng Yu, Chinese politician and court advisor (died 220)source

Deaths

  • Faustina the Elder, Roman empress (born c. AD 100)source
  • Philo of Byblos, Phoenician historical writer (born AD 64)source