Historical Events
- 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.