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
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 1645 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo