Jan 9 Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.
Jan 12 Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople.
Apr 9 Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus issues a circular letter (Enkyklikon) to the bishops of his empire, supporting the Monophysite christological position.
Aug 28 Roman general Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital city, Ravenna