63 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 30s 40s 50s – 60s – 70s 80s 90s |
| Years: | 60 61 62 – 63 – 64 65 66 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 63 LXIII |
| Ab urbe condita | 816 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4813 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −530 |
| Berber calendar | 1013 |
| Buddhist calendar | 607 |
| Burmese calendar | −575 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5571–5572 |
| Chinese calendar | 壬戌年 (Water Dog) 2759 or 2699 — to — 癸亥年 (Water Pig) 2760 or 2700 |
| Coptic calendar | −221 – −220 |
| Discordian calendar | 1229 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 55–56 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3823–3824 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 119–120 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3163–3164 |
| Holocene calendar | 10063 |
| Iranian calendar | 559 BP – 558 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 576 BH – 575 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 63 LXIII |
| Korean calendar | 2396 |
| Minguo calendar | 1849 before ROC 民前1849年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1405 |
| Seleucid era | 374/375 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 605–606 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳水狗年 (male Water-Dog) 189 or −192 or −964 — to — 阴水猪年 (female Water-Pig) 190 or −191 or −963 |
The year 63 AD was part of the 1st century. It was a common year, which means it didn't have an extra day like a leap year. This particular year began on a Saturday. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time, especially in the Roman Empire.
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What Happened in 63 AD?
Important People and Places
In 63 AD, a famous Roman general named Vespasian took on a new and important job. He became the governor of a large area called the Africa Province. This province was a very important part of the Roman Empire, located in what is now North Africa. As governor, Vespasian was in charge of managing the region, collecting taxes, and keeping peace. He would later become a Roman Emperor himself!
The Earthquake in Pompeii
A major natural disaster struck the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 63 AD. A very strong earthquake shook the city, causing a lot of damage to buildings and homes. This earthquake was a big event for the people living in Pompeii and the nearby areas. It was a sign of the powerful forces of nature in that region, which would sadly strike again even more dramatically years later.
People Who Passed Away in 63 AD
In 63 AD, a young child named Claudia Augusta passed away. She was the only child of the Roman Emperor Nero. Her death was a sad event for the imperial family and the Roman Empire.
