20 facts for kids
This page is about the year 20 AD. For the actual number, see twenty.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 0s BC 0s 10s – 20s – 30s 40s 50s |
| Years: | 17 18 19 – 20 – 21 22 23 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 20 XX |
| Ab urbe condita | 773 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4770 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −573 |
| Berber calendar | 970 |
| Buddhist calendar | 564 |
| Burmese calendar | −618 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5528–5529 |
| Chinese calendar | 己卯年 (Earth Rabbit) 2716 or 2656 — to — 庚辰年 (Metal Dragon) 2717 or 2657 |
| Coptic calendar | −264 – −263 |
| Discordian calendar | 1186 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 12–13 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3780–3781 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 76–77 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3120–3121 |
| Holocene calendar | 10020 |
| Iranian calendar | 602 BP – 601 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 621 BH – 619 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 20 XX |
| Korean calendar | 2353 |
| Minguo calendar | 1892 before ROC 民前1892年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1448 |
| Seleucid era | 331/332 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 562–563 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴土兔年 (female Earth-Rabbit) 146 or −235 or −1007 — to — 阳金龙年 (male Iron-Dragon) 147 or −234 or −1006 |
The year 20 AD was a time in the 1st century when the Roman Empire was very powerful. It was a leap year in the Julian calendar, which means it had an extra day, just like our leap years today. In ancient Rome, people often named years after the important leaders called Consuls. This year was known for the Consulship of Marcus Valerius Messalla Barbatus and Cotta.
What Happened in 20 AD?
New Cities and Important People
- A new city called Tiberias was built by Herod Antipas. It was located by the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Herod Antipas was a ruler in the region of Judea, which was part of the Roman Empire.
- A man named Galba became a praetor in Rome. A praetor was an important Roman official who helped manage the laws and justice system.
- Marcus Valerius Messalla Barbatus became a Consul. Consuls were the highest elected officials in the Roman Republic and later held significant power during the Roman Empire. They were like the top leaders of the government.
- In China, the year 20 AD marked the first year of the Dihuang era. This was a period of time during the Xin Dynasty, a ruling family in ancient China. Eras were used to mark different periods of a ruler's reign.
Who Passed Away in 20 AD?
- Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso was a Roman statesman and the governor of Syria. He was born in 44 BC. A statesman is an experienced and respected political leader. As governor, he was in charge of the Roman province of Syria.
- Vipsania Agrippina also passed away. She was known as the wife of Gaius Asinius Gallus and was previously married to Tiberius, who was the Roman Emperor at the time. She was born in 36 BC.
See also
In Spanish: 20 (desambiguación) para niños
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