Historic Events Around Jesus' Time By oliver154 Jan 1, 1925 Herrod The Great Is Born in Idumea Jan 1, 1937 Roman Leader Conquers Palestine, And Enters Jerusalem Jan 1, 1960 Herod The Great Appointed "King Of The Jews Jan 1, 1973 Octavian Becomes First Roman To Take The Title Of Augustus, And The First Emperor Of Rome Jan 1, 1995 Jesus Called the"Christ" born Judea Jan 1, 1996 Herod The Great Dies Jan 1, 2006 Jewish Zealot Movement Begins Jan 1, 2026 Jesus Of Nazareth Is Crucified Jan 1, 2070 Destruction Of Jersusalem & Fall Of The Temple