62.* Birth of Pliny the Younger.
64. The burning of Rome. See "Burning of Rome under Nero," iii, [108].
First persecution of Christians. See "Persecution of the Christians under Nero," iii, [134].
65. The conspiracy of Piso against Nero. Execution of Lucan and Seneca by command of Nero.
66. Revolt of the Jews against the Roman government.
67. Victorious campaigns of Vespasian against the rebellious Jews.
68. Rise of the Roman commanders against Nero. Galba's march upon Rome. Suicide of Emperor Nero; accession of Galba.
69. Galba murdered. Otho becomes emperor; vanquished by Vitellius, who ascends the throne. Vespasian overthrows Vitellius and succeeds him.
Uprising of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis.
70. The Roman Capitol rebuilt by Vespasian.