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This page is about the year 3 AD. For other uses, see 3 (disambiguation).
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 20s BC 10s BC 0s BC – 0s – 10s 20s 30s |
| Years: | 1 BC 1 AD 2 AD – 3 AD – 4 AD 5 AD 6 AD |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 3 III |
| Ab urbe condita | 756 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4753 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −590 |
| Berber calendar | 953 |
| Buddhist calendar | 547 |
| Burmese calendar | −635 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5511–5512 |
| Chinese calendar | 壬戌年 (Water Dog) 2699 or 2639 — to — 癸亥年 (Water Pig) 2700 or 2640 |
| Coptic calendar | −281 – −280 |
| Discordian calendar | 1169 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −5 – −4 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3763–3764 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 59–60 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3103–3104 |
| Holocene calendar | 10003 |
| Iranian calendar | 619 BP – 618 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 638 BH – 637 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 3 III |
| Korean calendar | 2336 |
| Minguo calendar | 1909 before ROC 民前1909年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1465 |
| Seleucid era | 314/315 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 545–546 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳水狗年 (male Water-Dog) 129 or −252 or −1024 — to — 阴水猪年 (female Water-Pig) 130 or −251 or −1023 |
The year 3 AD was a common year. It started on a Monday if you followed the Julian calendar. If you used the Gregorian calendar, it began on a Wednesday. Back then, people called it the Year of the Consulship of Lamia and Servilius. This was because two important Roman officials, Lamia and Servilius, were consuls that year. The name "year 3" became common much later, during the Middle Ages, when the Anno Domini system started being used in Europe to count years. It was the third year of the 1st century.
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Important Events in 3 AD
What Happened in the Roman Empire?
- The powerful Roman leader Augustus had his rule extended for another ten years. This meant he would continue to be in charge of the Roman Empire.
- Augustus adopted his grandson, Gaius Caesar. This was a big deal because it meant Gaius was expected to take over as leader after Augustus.
- Gaius Caesar was also made a proconsul. This was a high-ranking job, and he was sent on an important mission to the eastern parts of the Roman Empire.
- Lucius Aelius Lamia became a consul of Rome. Consuls were like the highest elected officials in the Roman Republic.
- Marcus Valerius Messalla Messallinus also served as a consul of Rome during this year.
What Happened in Europe?
- A person named Menneas became the Archon of Athens. An archon was a chief magistrate or ruler in ancient Athens.
- Five different German tribes joined together under the leadership of Marbod. He was the King of the Marcomanni tribe.
- This new group of united tribes was a direct challenge to the Roman Empire. They were located in an area that is now parts of Silesia and Saxony.
What Happened in China?
- In China, a powerful official named Wang Mang discovered a secret plan against him.
- His own son, Wang Yu, along with his brother-in-law, Lu Kuan, and the Wei family, were trying to remove him from his position as regent.
- Wang Mang stopped the plot. After this, Wang Yu and Lu Kuan were killed.
People Born in 3 AD
- Ban Biao, who would become a famous Chinese historian (died in 54 AD).
- Paul of Tarsus, an important figure in early Christianity (died in 67 AD).
A painting of Paul of Tarsus by Rembrandt.
See also
In Spanish: Tres para niños
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