29

29 (XXIX) was a common year beginning on a Saturday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date. In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulate of Geminus and Geminus (or less frequently, year 782 Ab urbe condita). The designation 29 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the A.D. era became the prevalent European method of naming years.

Events

• The Romans take Serdica (modern Sofia), so called by the Celtic tribe of the Serdi.
• Agripina the Major is exiled to the island of Pandataria, and her children (except Caligula) are imprisoned by Sejano.
• Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist (Luke 3:1)

Deaths

• Livia, wife of Augustus and mother of Tiberius.