9 facts for kids

The year 9 AD (also written as IX in Roman numerals) was a special year. It was part of the 1st century. In the Julian calendar, it began on a Tuesday. If we used today's Gregorian calendar, it would have started on a Thursday. Many important things happened in the Roman Empire and in China during this year.

Important Events of 9 AD

Roman Empire Events

• Illyria Becomes a Province: After a big revolt was stopped, the area called Illyria (which is in parts of modern-day Croatia and Bosnia) became a Roman province. This meant it was directly controlled by Rome.
• Rhine River as a Border: The Rhine River became a very important border. It separated the lands where people spoke Latin (the Roman language) from the lands where people spoke German. This happened after the Roman army, led by a general named Varus, lost a major battle called the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
• Ovid is Banished: A famous Roman poet named Ovid was sent away from Rome. He was sent to a far-off place called Tomis, which is now in Romania.
• Pannonia Joins Rome: The region of Pannonia, which is now mostly Hungary, came under Roman rule.
• New Marriage Law: To help increase the number of families and people in Rome, a new law was passed. It was called the lex Papia Poppaea. This law encouraged people to get married and have children.
• Roman Money Problems: The Roman Empire faced money problems. This was because of a rebellion in the Danube region and Varus's defeat in Germany. To get more money, Rome started two new taxes:

* A five percent tax on things people inherited. * A one percent tax on sales.

Events in Asia

• New Dynasty in China: In China, a man named Wang Mang started a new ruling family called the Xin Dynasty. This dynasty did not last very long, ending in the year 25 AD.

Important People

Births

• November 18: Vespasian was born. He would later become a powerful Roman emperor.

Deaths

• Publius Quinctilius Varus: A Roman general who led the army that was defeated at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.

Images for kids

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  Playing cards showing the 9 of all four suits

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  Billiards: A Nine-ball rack with the no. 9 ball at the center

See also

In Spanish: Nueve para niños