5

The year 5 (V) was a common year beginning on a Thursday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date. In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulate of Messala and Cinna (or less frequently, year 758 Ab urbe condita). The designation 5 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

• Emperor Ru Zi Ying ascends to the throne of China.
• Rome recognizes Cymbeline, king of the Catuvellauni as king of Britannia.
• Tiberius conquers the lower Germania, defeating the lombard tribes that inhabited the lower basin of the river Elba.
• Polyainus Marathonius is a bow from Athens.