37 CE
The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius's will, and proclaims Caligula as Roman Emperor, nullifying the joint claim of Tiberius Gemellus. Caligula's attempt to have himself deified creates friction between himself and the Senate. Abilene is granted to King Agrippa I. The Pharisee Saul of Tarsus is converted to Christianity, after a vision (possible date). After the year 39, he is recognised as Saint Paul.
In the 30s, the 1st century.
Conflict & Security
- Abilene is granted to King Agrippa I.source
Religion & Belief
- March 18 – The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius's will, and proclaims Caligula as Roman Emperor, nullifying the joint claim of Tiberius Gemellus. Caligula's attempt to have himself deified creates friction between himself and the Senate.source
- The Pharisee Saul of Tarsus is converted to Christianity, after a vision (possible date). After the year 39, he is recognised as Saint Paul.source
- Peter the Apostle founds the Church of Antioch (approximate date).source
Health & Medicine
- October – Caligula becomes seriously ill, or perhaps is poisoned. He recovers from his illness, but Caligula turns toward the diabolical: he starts to kill off those who are close to him, whom he sees as a serious threat.source
Climate & Environment
Births
- December 15 – Nero, Roman emperor (died 68 AD)source
- Josephus, Romano-Jewish historian (died c. 100 AD)source
Deaths
- March 16 – Tiberius, Roman emperor (born 42 BC)source
- May 1 – Antonia the Younger, daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia the Younger (born 36 BC)source
- Lucius Arruntius (the Younger), Roman politiciansource
- Marcus Junius Silanus, Roman politician (born c. 26 BC)source
- Maroboduus, king of the Marcomanni (born c. 30 BC)source