Historical Events in 68 AD Jun 8 Rome Senate accepts emperor Galba Jun 9 Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditos to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed death by flogging Jun 21 Roman General Vespasian conquers Jericho during the Great Jewish Revolt Famous People Who Died in 68 AD Nero(37 - 68) More Famous Deaths 66 AD History by Year 69 AD