66 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 30s 40s 50s – 60s – 70s 80s 90s |
| Years: | 63 64 65 – 66 – 67 68 69 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 66 LXVI |
| Ab urbe condita | 819 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4816 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −527 |
| Berber calendar | 1016 |
| Buddhist calendar | 610 |
| Burmese calendar | −572 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5574–5575 |
| Chinese calendar | 乙丑年 (Wood Ox) 2762 or 2702 — to — 丙寅年 (Fire Tiger) 2763 or 2703 |
| Coptic calendar | −218 – −217 |
| Discordian calendar | 1232 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 58–59 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3826–3827 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 122–123 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3166–3167 |
| Holocene calendar | 10066 |
| Iranian calendar | 556 BP – 555 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 573 BH – 572 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 66 LXVI |
| Korean calendar | 2399 |
| Minguo calendar | 1846 before ROC 民前1846年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1402 |
| Seleucid era | 377/378 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 608–609 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴木牛年 (female Wood-Ox) 192 or −189 or −961 — to — 阳火虎年 (male Fire-Tiger) 193 or −188 or −960 |
66 was a year that happened a very long time ago, in the 1st century. It was a time when the powerful Roman Empire was still growing. Many important events took place during this period, shaping history in ways that are still remembered today.
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What Happened in 66 AD?
The year 66 AD was a significant time, especially for the city of Rome. One of the most famous and devastating events of this year was a massive fire that swept through the city.
The Great Fire of Rome
On July 19, a terrible fire started in Rome. It was one of the worst fires the city had ever seen. The flames burned for many days, destroying a large part of the city. Many homes, shops, and important buildings were turned to ash.
How the Fire Affected Rome
This huge fire caused a lot of damage and suffering. People lost their homes and belongings. The city had to be rebuilt, which was a massive task. This event also led to some big changes in how Rome was planned and constructed in the future.
Christians and the Fire
After the Great Fire, the Roman Emperor Nero looked for someone to blame. He pointed fingers at a new group of people called Christians. This led to a difficult time for Christians in Rome. It was one of the first times the Roman government officially noticed Christians in a big way. They faced unfair treatment because of the fire. This event marked an early period when Christians in Rome became more widely known, though under challenging circumstances.
