Milestones

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.

Alfonso becomes the first king of Portugal.

John Paul II is elected as the first non-Italian Pope in over 450 years.

Great fire destroys much of Rome.

The Roman Colosseum and the Baths of Titus are completed.

Start of World War I (WWI).