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- Jewish-Roman War : Top of the Jewish revolt of fanatics, zealots , against the governors Roman , true despots (end in 70 ). In retaliation, the Roman legions razed Jerusalem , looted and destroyed the temple and crucified thousands of Jews. The Christians fled to Pella.
- Revolt of the Jews in Egypt. 50 000 of them were massacred.
- Nero turned to his former mistress, Statilia Messalina he married in May 66. Beginning in September, Nero leaves his young wife for a trip of more than a year in Greece.
- Following an agreement Tiridates I. went to Rome and received Nero the royal diadem of Armenia.
- Early revolts in Gaul ( Vindex ).
