38 BC facts for kids
38 BC was a year in ancient Roman history. People at the time knew it as the Year of the Consulship of Pulcher and Flaccus. This means that Pulcher and Flaccus were the main leaders, called consuls, during that year.
This year was also the very first year (Year 1) of the Spanish era calendar. This special calendar was used in the area now known as Spain until the 1400s.
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Important Events in 38 BC
Octavian's Marriage and New Appointments
In 38 BC, Octavian, who would later become the first Roman Emperor Augustus, got married to a woman named Livia. This was an important event in his personal life and for Roman politics.
Octavian also made an important decision about his friend, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. He chose Agrippa to be the governor of a region called Transalpine Gaul. A governor is like a leader or manager of a specific area, making sure things run smoothly for the government.
Parthia Invades Syria
During this year, a powerful empire called Parthia launched an attack. Their army moved into a region known as Syria. When one country "invades" another, it means their army enters and tries to take control of the land.
People Born in 38 BC
- Nero Claudius Drusus (died in 9 BC)
People Who Died in 38 BC
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