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Constantinople is formed by Constantine and is the new capital of the Roman Kingdom.

Albert Einstein publishes his theory of general relativity.

United States, Great Britain and the Soviet Union sign a treaty banning the use of nuclear weapons in space.

Christians are persecuted by Diocletian.

Tacitus becomes Emperor of Rome, killed by his own military troops one year later.

The first known ruler of Japan, Emperor Sujin, is documented.

Rome is sacked by the Goths.

Louis VI becomes the new king of France.

Robert F. Kennedy assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian/Jordanian immigrant.