43 facts for kids
This page is about the year 43. For the actual number, see 43 (number).
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 10s 20s 30s – 40s – 50s 60s 70s |
| Years: | 40 41 42 – 43 – 44 45 46 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 43 XLIII |
| Ab urbe condita | 796 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4793 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −550 |
| Berber calendar | 993 |
| Buddhist calendar | 587 |
| Burmese calendar | −595 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5551–5552 |
| Chinese calendar | 壬寅年 (Water Tiger) 2739 or 2679 — to — 癸卯年 (Water Rabbit) 2740 or 2680 |
| Coptic calendar | −241 – −240 |
| Discordian calendar | 1209 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 35–36 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3803–3804 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 99–100 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3143–3144 |
| Holocene calendar | 10043 |
| Iranian calendar | 579 BP – 578 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 597 BH – 596 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 43 XLIII |
| Korean calendar | 2376 |
| Minguo calendar | 1869 before ROC 民前1869年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1425 |
| Seleucid era | 354/355 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 585–586 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳水虎年 (male Water-Tiger) 169 or −212 or −984 — to — 阴水兔年 (female Water-Rabbit) 170 or −211 or −983 |
43 was a year in the 1st century. It was a normal year that started on a Tuesday, according to the Julian calendar (an old way of keeping track of dates). Back then, people knew it as the Year of the Consulship of Caesar and Vitellius. A consulship was like a year named after the two most important leaders in ancient Rome.
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Important Events in 43
In the year 43, many big things happened, especially for the powerful Roman Empire. These events changed maps and the lives of many people.
Roman Empire Expands
The Roman Empire was growing bigger and stronger. They were always looking to add new lands.
- Romans Invade Britain: The Roman army began its conquest of Britain. This was a huge event that changed the history of the island.
- London is Founded: As the Romans moved into Britain, they set up a new settlement. This place was called Londinium, which later became the famous city of London.
- New Roman Province: The Roman Emperor Claudius added a region called Lycia to the Roman Empire. He then combined it with another area, Pamphylia, to create a new Roman province. A province was like a large region controlled by Rome.
- Control of the Sea: By this time, the Romans had full control over the Mediterranean Sea. This was very important for trade and moving their armies around.
Events in Asia
Far away from Rome, other important things were happening in Asia.
- Huns Go to War: In Asia, the northern and southern groups of the Huns started fighting each other. The Huns were a powerful group of people who lived in parts of Asia and Europe.
- Vietnam Becomes Part of China: The land we now call Vietnam became a province of China. This meant it was ruled by the Chinese Empire.
- City Surrenders: A city called Seleucia on the Tigris was forced to give up to Vardanes I of Parthia. He was a powerful king in the Parthian Empire.
People Born in 43
- Martial, a famous Roman poet. He wrote many short, witty poems.
People Who Died in 43
- Togodumnus, a king of the Catuvellauni. This was a powerful tribe in ancient Britain.
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