41 facts for kids
This page is about the year 41. For the actual number, see forty-one.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 10s 20s 30s – 40s – 50s 60s 70s |
| Years: | 38 39 40 – 41 – 42 43 44 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 41 XLI |
| Ab urbe condita | 794 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4791 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −552 |
| Berber calendar | 991 |
| Buddhist calendar | 585 |
| Burmese calendar | −597 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5549–5550 |
| Chinese calendar | 庚子年 (Metal Rat) 2737 or 2677 — to — 辛丑年 (Metal Ox) 2738 or 2678 |
| Coptic calendar | −243 – −242 |
| Discordian calendar | 1207 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 33–34 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3801–3802 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 97–98 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3141–3142 |
| Holocene calendar | 10041 |
| Iranian calendar | 581 BP – 580 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 599 BH – 598 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 41 XLI |
| Korean calendar | 2374 |
| Minguo calendar | 1871 before ROC 民前1871年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1427 |
| Seleucid era | 352/353 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 583–584 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳金鼠年 (male Iron-Rat) 167 or −214 or −986 — to — 阴金牛年 (female Iron-Ox) 168 or −213 or −985 |
The year 41 (written as XLI in Roman numerals) was part of the 1st century. It was a regular year that started on a Sunday, according to the Julian calendar system used back then. People in the Roman Empire knew it as the "Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Saturninus". This means that Augustus and Saturninus were the main leaders, called consuls, during that year.
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Big Events of the Year 41
Changes in the Roman Empire
- January 24 – The Roman Emperor, Gaius Caesar (Caligula), was removed from power by his own guards, known as the Praetorian Guard. They were unhappy with his rule.
- January 25 – Just one day later, Claudius was chosen to become the new Roman Emperor by the Senate. The Senate was a powerful group of leaders in Rome.
- Emperor Claudius made Agrippa the king of Judea. Judea was a region under Roman control.
- A famous writer and teacher named Seneca the Younger was sent away to an island called Corsica. This was a form of punishment.
- Claudius also brought back religious freedom for the Jews living across the Roman Empire. This was an important change for many people.
- An attack by the Germans across the Rhine River was stopped by the Roman army. The Rhine River was an important border for the empire.
Events in Asia
- In the Han Dynasty of China, Emperor Guangwu made a big change in his family. He removed his wife, Guo Shentong, from her position as empress.
- He then chose his other wife, Yin Lihua, to become the new empress instead.
People Born in 41
- February 12 – Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus was born. He was the son of Emperor Claudius and his wife, Messalina.
People Who Died in 41
- Julia Drusilla, who was the daughter of the former Emperor Caligula.
- Julia Livilla, who was the daughter of a famous Roman general named Germanicus.
- Milonia Caesonia, who was the wife of the former Emperor Caligula.
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