54 facts for kids
This page is about the year 54. For the actual number, see fifty-four.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 20s 30s 40s – 50s – 60s 70s 80s |
| Years: | 51 52 53 – 54 – 55 56 57 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 54 LIV |
| Ab urbe condita | 807 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4804 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −539 |
| Berber calendar | 1004 |
| Buddhist calendar | 598 |
| Burmese calendar | −584 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5562–5563 |
| Chinese calendar | 癸丑年 (Water Ox) 2750 or 2690 — to — 甲寅年 (Wood Tiger) 2751 or 2691 |
| Coptic calendar | −230 – −229 |
| Discordian calendar | 1220 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 46–47 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3814–3815 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 110–111 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3154–3155 |
| Holocene calendar | 10054 |
| Iranian calendar | 568 BP – 567 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 585 BH – 584 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 54 LIV |
| Korean calendar | 2387 |
| Minguo calendar | 1858 before ROC 民前1858年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1414 |
| Seleucid era | 365/366 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 596–597 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴水牛年 (female Water-Ox) 180 or −201 or −973 — to — 阳木虎年 (male Wood-Tiger) 181 or −200 or −972 |
54 was an important year in the 1st century. Many events happened, especially in the Roman Empire. This was a time of change and new leaders.
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Key Events of 54 AD
Roman Empire Changes Leaders
- On October 13, the Roman Emperor Claudius died. Some people believed his wife, Agrippina, was involved in his death.
- After Claudius passed away, his stepson Nero became the new emperor of the Roman Empire. This was a big moment for Rome.
Religious and Political Shifts
- Patriarch Onesimus took over from Stachys the Apostle as the leader of the church in Constantinople. This was an important religious change.
- The region of Judea was slowly given back to Marcus Julius Agrippa. This happened between the years 48 and 54.
Journeys and Conversions
- Saint Paul, a very important figure in early Christianity, started his third big journey. He traveled to spread his teachings.
- A man named Apollos, who later helped Saint Paul, became a Christian in the city of Ephesus.
Roman Conquests in Britain
- In Britain, the Roman general Vespasian led his troops. They captured a place called Maiden Castle, Dorset in Dorset. This area was controlled by the Celtic tribe known as the Durotriges.
Deaths
- for more information, see Category:54 deaths.
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