38 CE

Andrew the Apostle becomes the first patriarch of Constantinople, and resigns that position shortly thereafter (traditional date). Claudius and Messalina are most likely married at this point in time. Apion heads a deputation to Emperor Caligula, to complain about the Jews in Alexandria.

In the 30s, the 1st century.

Conflict & Security

  • An anti-Jewish riot breaks out in Alexandria, during a visit by King Herod Agrippa I; the mob wants to place statues of Caligula in every synagogue.source

Religion & Belief

  • Stachys the Apostle becomes the second patriarch of Constantinople (traditional date).source
  • Andrew the Apostle becomes the first patriarch of Constantinople, and resigns that position shortly thereafter (traditional date).source

Health & Medicine

  • An epidemic breaks out in K'aui-chi, causing many deaths. Imperial official Ch'ung-li I provides medicines that save many lives.source
  • Apion heads a deputation to Emperor Caligula, to complain about the Jews in Alexandria.source

Culture & Society

  • Phaedrus writes his popular collection of fables.source
  • Claudius and Messalina are most likely married at this point in time.source

Births

  • Marcus Valerius Martialis, Roman Latin poet (approximate date)source
  • Julius Archelaus Antiochus, prince of Commagene (died AD 92)source
  • Drusilla, princess of Mauretaniasource
  • Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus, Roman co-emperor (died AD 69)source
  • Drusilla, Jewish princess and daughter of Herod Agrippa I (died AD 79)source

Deaths

  • June 10 – Julia Drusilla, sister of Caligula (born AD 16)source
  • Naevius Sutorius Macro, Roman prefect (born 21 BC)source
  • Tiberius Julius Aspurgus, Roman client kingsource
  • Ennia Thrasylla, Roman noblewomansource
  • Rhoemetalces II, Roman client kingsource
  • Tiberius Gemellus, grandson of Tiberius (born AD 19)source
  • Du Shi, Chinese inventor and politiciansource
  • Archelaus of Cilicia, Roman client kingsource