Decades: 330s 340s 350s 360s 370s - 380s - 390s 400s 410s 420s 430s
Years: 378 379 380 381 382 - 383 - 384 385 386 387 388
Events January 19 - Arcadius is elevated as Roman Emperor. Roman troops in Britain proclaim Magnus Maximus Roman Emperor. He crosses over to the continent and makes Trier his capital. Gaul, the Italian provinces and Hispania proclaim loyalty to him. Battle of Feishui - Jin Dynasty defeats the Former Qin dynasty in Anhui. Shapur III becomes king of Persia. Eunomius of Cyzicus is banished to Moesia. Births Deaths August 25, Gratianus, Roman Emperor (assassinated) Pope Damasus I Ardashir II, king of Persia Frumentius, the "Apostle of Ethiopia"
Deaths August 25, Gratianus, Roman Emperor (assassinated) Pope Damasus I Ardashir II, king of Persia Frumentius, the "Apostle of Ethiopia"