Vespasian (9-79 AD) Jun 23 Roman Emperor (69-79 AD), dies at 69 Sep 23 Pope Linus, second Bishop of Rome after St Peter Oct 25 Gaius Plinius Secundus [Pliny the Elder], Roman admiral and writer, dies during eruption of Mount Vesuvius [approx date, month of eruption disputed] [1] [2] 75 AD Famous Deaths by Year 81 AD Famous People by Cause of Death Assassination Car Crash Hanging Killed in Action Plane Crash Poisoning