Historical Events
- Battle of Adrianople: Goth army defeats Roman forces under Emperor Valens, who is killed
Famous Deaths
- Flavius Valens, emperor of Byzantium (364-78), dies in the Battle of Adrianople at 50
List of Years
About August 9, 378 AD
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1644 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo