A fire broke out in the evening and swept through the city of Rome, which lasted longer than a week.
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The Sack of Rome occurred.
Christmas was celebrated in Rome, marking the first time in recorded history that the holiday was celebrated.
Pope Leo II became the bishop of Rome.
Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Roman Inquisition.
The Great Fire of Rome started when the merchant shops around the Circus Maximus caught fire.
