List of 378 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 378
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 16, 378 | General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower Owl of Teotihuacán. |
| August 9, 378 | Gothic War: Battle of Adrianople: A large Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths. Valens is killed along with over half of his army. |