What Happened in 274 AD

Major Events

  • Jan 4 St Eutychian begins his reign as Catholic Pope
  • Dec 25 Roman Emperor Aurelian dedicates a temple to Sol Invictus in Rome, on supposed day of the winter solstice, fulfilling vow made during campaign in Palmyra

Who Died in 274 AD

  • Dec 30 St Felix I, dies and ends his reign as Catholic Pope