462 CE

Possible start of the first Byzantine indiction cycle. Vandal War (461-468): After negotiations, Emperor Leo I pays a large ransom for Licinia Eudoxia and Placidia. They return after seven years of captivity in Carthage. The Daming calendar is introduced in China by mathematician Zu Chongzhi (approximate date).

In the 460s, the 5th century.

Conflict & Security

  • Vandal War (461-468): After negotiations, Emperor Leo I pays a large ransom for Licinia Eudoxia and Placidia. They return after seven years of captivity in Carthage.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Monastery of Stoudios is founded in Constantinople.source

Science & Discovery

  • The Daming calendar is introduced in China by mathematician Zu Chongzhi (approximate date).source

Crime & Justice

Births

  • Muryeong, king of Baekje (Korea)source
  • Anicia Juliana, daughter of Olybriussource
  • Yu Zhong, official and regent of Northern Wei (died 518)source

Deaths

  • Lóegaire mac Néill, High King of Irelandsource