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The year 78 () was a common year beginning on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.

In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of Consulate of Novio and Comfortable (or less often, year 831 Ab urbe condita). The designation 78 for this year has been used since the beginning of the medieval period, when the Anno Domini became the prevailing method in Europe to name the years.

Events
Rome conquers much of Wales.
In Cyprus, there is an earthquake, which causes three cities (perhaps the previous year).
March 22, equinox: India's culture begins the Shaka era whose calendar was adopted by the Indian government as a national calendar.

Births
Zhang Heng, Chinese scientist.
Lui Qing, Chinese prince of the Hen Dynasty.

Deaths
Vologases I, king of birth.

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