Maxentius became a Roman emperor, until his death exactly six years later.
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A fire broke out in the evening and swept through the city of Rome, which lasted longer than a week.
Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Roman Inquisition.
Italian Artist Caravaggio signed his first commission contract to paint the Contarelli Chapel in the French church in Rome.
Pope Leo II became the bishop of Rome.
Christmas was celebrated in Rome, marking the first time in recorded history that the holiday was celebrated.