Famous Deaths Vespasian (9-79 AD) Roman Emperor (69-79 AD), dies at 69 List of Years About June 23, 79 ADCalendar: JulianDay of the Week: WednesdayLeap Year: No 78 AD Dates in History 81 AD What Happened in 79 AD The 17 Year-Old Witness to the Eruption of VesuviusOctober 24, 79 AD