1 BC facts for kids

Year 1 BC was a very long time ago! It was a leap year, which means it had an extra day, just like some years do today. It started on a Thursday in the calendar used back then, called the Julian calendar. People at the time called it the "Year of the Consulship of Lentulus and Piso," after two important Roman leaders.

Important Events

• Emperor Augustus, a powerful leader of the Roman Empire, made a peace treaty with Phraates V, who was the king of a country called Parthia. This helped stop fighting between their lands.
• A famous Roman writer named Ovid wrote a book called Ars Amatoria. It was about love and relationships.
• In China, a young boy named Ping of Han became the new Emperor. This meant he was the most important ruler in China.
• Some historical records, like those from a scholar named Dionysius Exiguus, suggest that Jesus was born on December 25 in this year.

New Births

• Ptolemy of Mauretania was born. He later became a king in North Africa. He passed away in AD 40.

People Who Passed Away

for more information, see Category:1 BC deaths.

• Dong Xian was an important official in the Han Dynasty in China. He worked for Emperor Ai of Han. Dong Xian was born in 23 BC.
• Emperor Ai of Han also passed away this year. He was the ruler of China before Emperor Ping. He was born in 27 BC.
• Empress Fu passed away. She was an important woman in the Chinese royal family.
• Empress Zhao Feiyan passed away. She was another empress from the Han Dynasty. She was born in 32 BC.

See Also

In Spanish: 1 a. C. para niños