37 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 0s 10s 20s – 30s – 40s 50s 60s |
| Years: | 34 35 36 – 37 – 38 39 40 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 37 XXXVII |
| Ab urbe condita | 790 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4787 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −556 |
| Berber calendar | 987 |
| Buddhist calendar | 581 |
| Burmese calendar | −601 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5545–5546 |
| Chinese calendar | 丙申年 (Fire Monkey) 2733 or 2673 — to — 丁酉年 (Fire Rooster) 2734 or 2674 |
| Coptic calendar | −247 – −246 |
| Discordian calendar | 1203 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 29–30 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3797–3798 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 93–94 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3137–3138 |
| Holocene calendar | 10037 |
| Iranian calendar | 585 BP – 584 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 603 BH – 602 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 37 XXXVII |
| Korean calendar | 2370 |
| Minguo calendar | 1875 before ROC 民前1875年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1431 |
| Seleucid era | 348/349 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 579–580 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳火猴年 (male Fire-Monkey) 163 or −218 or −990 — to — 阴火鸡年 (female Fire-Rooster) 164 or −217 or −989 |
The year 37 was an important time in the 1st century. It was a common year, meaning it did not have an extra day like a leap year, and it started on a Tuesday. People at the time knew it as the "Year of the Consulship of Proculus and Pontius." A Roman consul was like a top leader in the ancient Roman government.
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Key Events of the Year 37
New Roman Emperor: Caligula
On March 18, the Roman Senate, which was a powerful group of leaders in ancient Rome, made a big decision. They ended the will of the previous emperor, Tiberius. Instead, they officially named Caligula as the new Roman emperor. This was a huge moment for the Roman Empire.
Caligula's Challenges
After becoming emperor, Caligula tried to declare himself a god. This caused a lot of problems and tension between him and the Roman Senate. The Senate was not happy with this idea, as it went against traditional Roman beliefs.
Major Earthquake in Antioch
The year 37 also saw a powerful earthquake hit the city of Antioch. This natural disaster caused a lot of damage and destroyed parts of the city.
Land Grant to Agrippa I
A region called Abilene was given to a leader named Agrippa I. This was an important political move at the time, changing who controlled that area.
Founding of the Syrian Orthodox Church
According to tradition, Saint Peter, one of the most famous early Christian leaders, founded the Syrian Orthodox Church in this year. This marked a significant step in the spread of Christianity.
Saul of Tarsus Becomes a Christian
The year 37 is also thought to be when Saul of Tarsus, who was a Pharisee (a Jewish religious leader), converted to Christianity. Later, after the year 39, he became known as Saint Paul, a very important figure in Christian history.
People Born in 37
- December 15 – Nero, who would later become a famous (or infamous) Roman Emperor.
- Josephus, a well-known Jewish historian who wrote many important books about Jewish history.
People Who Died in 37
- March 16 – Tiberius, the Roman Emperor before Caligula.
- May 1 – Antonia Minor, who was the daughter of two very famous Romans: Mark Antony and Octavia Minor.
- Marbod, who was the king of a Germanic tribe called the Marcomanni.
