46

The year 46 (XLVI) 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 Asiaticus and Silano (or less frequently, year 799 Ab urbe condita). The designation 46 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini became the prevalent European method of naming years.

Events

• In Mauritania the revolt of Edemon is unleashed.
• 23 October: Nanyang (Henan Province, China) 33°00′N 112°30′E / 33.0, 112.5 a 6.5-degree earthquake is recorded in the Richter seismic scale, and VIII-degree intensity in the Mercalli scale. The number of dead is unknown.
• Construction of the Roman port of Portus.

Births

• Plutarco, Greek historian.