45 CE

Emperor Claudius expels the Jews from Rome (estimated date, more probably later, 47-49 AD). The Senate holds consultations regarding real estate speculation in Rome. Chinese general Ma Yuan conducts an expedition against the Xiongnu and the Xianbei (in Manchuria).

In the 40s, the 1st century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • The Senate holds consultations regarding real estate speculation in Rome.source

Conflict & Security

  • Emperor Claudius expels the Jews from Rome (estimated date, more probably later, 47-49 AD).source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Claudius founds Savaria, today the Hungarian city of Szombathely.source
  • Paul of Tarsus begins his missionary travels, according to one traditional dating scheme.source
  • Chinese general Ma Yuan conducts an expedition against the Xiongnu and the Xianbei (in Manchuria).source

Religion & Belief

  • Juvavum (modern Salzburg) is awarded the status of a Roman municipium.source

Births

  • Publius Papinius Statius, Roman poet (approximate date)source
  • Lucius Vipstanus Messalla, Roman orator (approximate date)source
  • Ban Zhao, first female Chinese historian (died 116)source
  • Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, Roman politiciansource
  • Plutarch, Greek historian and biographer (approximate date)source
  • Lucius Julius Ursus Servianus, Roman politician (died 136)source
  • Domitilla the Younger, Roman noblewoman (died AD 66)source

Deaths

  • Pomponius Mela, Roman geographer (approximate date)source
  • Vardanes I, king of the Parthian Empire (approximate date)source