5 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century BC – 1st century BC – 1st century |
| Decades: | 30s BC 20s BC 10s BC – 0s BC – 0s 10s 20s |
| Years: | 8 BC 7 BC 6 BC – 5 BC – 4 BC 3 BC 2 BC |
| Gregorian calendar | 5 BC IV BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 749 |
| Ancient Greek era | 193rd Olympiad, year 4 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4746 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −597 |
| Berber calendar | 946 |
| Buddhist calendar | 540 |
| Burmese calendar | −642 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5504–5505 |
| Chinese calendar | 乙卯年 (Wood Rabbit) 2692 or 2632 — to — 丙辰年 (Fire Dragon) 2693 or 2633 |
| Coptic calendar | −288 – −287 |
| Discordian calendar | 1162 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −12 – −11 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3756–3757 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 52–53 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3096–3097 |
| Holocene calendar | 9996 |
| Iranian calendar | 626 BP – 625 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 645 BH – 644 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | 5 BC IV BC |
| Korean calendar | 2329 |
| Minguo calendar | 1916 before ROC 民前1916年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1472 |
| Seleucid era | 307/308 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 538–539 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴木兔年 (female Wood-Rabbit) 122 or −259 or −1031 — to — 阳火龙年 (male Fire-Dragon) 123 or −258 or −1030 |
The year 5 BC was a time long ago, before the year 0. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was the main calendar used by the Romans. People back then didn't count years the way we do now. Instead, they often named years after important leaders called consuls. So, 5 BC was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Sulla. This means that Augustus and Sulla were important leaders during that year.
Important People Born in 5 BC
This year saw the birth of several people who would become very famous in history.
Key Figures and Their Impact
- Emperor Guangwu of Han (died AD 57): He later became a powerful ruler of China. He founded the Eastern Han Dynasty and brought peace and prosperity to his empire after a period of unrest. His reign was a time of rebuilding and growth for China.
- Lucius Vitellius the Elder (died AD 51): He was a significant Roman politician. He served as a Roman consul, which was one of the highest political positions in Rome. He also became a Governor of Syria, an important Roman province.
- John the Baptist (possible date): Many believe this was around the time John the Baptist was born. He was an important religious figure known for baptizing people and preparing the way for Jesus.
- Jesus (possible date): This year is also considered a possible birth year for Jesus, a central figure in Christianity. His teachings and life story have had a huge impact on the world.
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