37 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century BC – 1st century BC – 1st century |
| Decades: | 60s BC 50s BC 40s BC – 30s BC – 20s BC 10s BC 0s BC |
| Years: | 40 BC 39 BC 38 BC – 37 BC – 36 BC 35 BC 34 BC |
| Gregorian calendar | 37 BC XXXVI BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 717 |
| Ancient Egypt era | XXXIII dynasty, 287 |
| - Pharaoh | Cleopatra VII, 15 |
| Ancient Greek era | 185th Olympiad, year 4 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4714 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −629 |
| Berber calendar | 914 |
| Buddhist calendar | 508 |
| Burmese calendar | −674 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5472–5473 |
| Chinese calendar | 癸未年 (Water Goat) 2660 or 2600 — to — 甲申年 (Wood Monkey) 2661 or 2601 |
| Coptic calendar | −320 – −319 |
| Discordian calendar | 1130 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −44 – −43 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3724–3725 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 20–21 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3064–3065 |
| Holocene calendar | 9964 |
| Iranian calendar | 658 BP – 657 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 678 BH – 677 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | 37 BC XXXVI BC |
| Korean calendar | 2297 |
| Minguo calendar | 1948 before ROC 民前1948年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1504 |
| Seleucid era | 275/276 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 506–507 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴水羊年 (female Water-Goat) 90 or −291 or −1063 — to — 阳木猴年 (male Wood-Monkey) 91 or −290 or −1062 |
The year 37 BC was a time of important changes in the ancient world. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used by the Romans. This year was known by the Romans as the Year of the Consulship of Publicola and Nerva. Many big events happened, especially in the Roman Empire and the Middle East.
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Key Events of 37 BC
Roman Empire Developments
New Harbor for Warships
Agrippa, a famous Roman general, created a new harbor called "Portus Julius." This harbor was built in what is now the town of Pozzuoli in Italy. It was a very important place because it was used to train warships for big naval battles.
The Second Pact of Tarentum
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian, a powerful Roman leader, made an agreement called the "Second Pact of Tarentum." This agreement was very important because it renewed the Triumvirate for another five years. The Triumvirate was a group of three powerful leaders who shared control of the Roman Republic.
Mark Antony Reorganizes Asia Minor
Another strong Roman leader, Mark Antony, made changes in Asia Minor. He reorganized the area and put people who were loyal to him in charge. This helped him keep control over this important region.
Changes in the Middle East
Romans Conquer Jerusalem
The Romans took control of Jerusalem from the Parthians. This was a major event because Jerusalem was a very important city. It changed who ruled the area.
Herod the Great Becomes King
After the Romans took Jerusalem, Herod the Great became the king of Judea. He also ruled over Ananelus. Herod was a very powerful and sometimes controversial ruler.
Founding of Goguryeo in Korea
Dongmyeong Founds a Kingdom
In Korea, a new kingdom called Goguryeo was founded. The king who started this kingdom was named Dongmyeong. This was the beginning of one of the most powerful ancient kingdoms in Korean history.
Notable Deaths
- Antigonus II Mattathias
- Aristobulus II, a former king and high priest of Judea
- Empress Shangguan (born in 89 BC)
- Jing Fang (born in 78 BC), a Chinese mathematician and music expert
See also
In Spanish: 37 a. C. para niños
