60s

Note: Sometimes the 60s is used as shorthand for the 1960s, the 1860s, or other such decades in various centuries

Events and trends

Rebellion in Roman Britain led by Boudica (60 or 61)
Great fire of Rome, 64
Great Jewish Revolt against Roman occupation begins (66–73)
The suicide of Roman Emperor Nero leaves the throne vacant. Several candidates for the throne emerge resulting in a year of civil war known as the Year of the four emperors (68–69).
Batavian rebellion in the Roman province of Germania Inferior (69–70).
The Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke are being written.