Important Historical Events of the year 49, Year 49 in History

List of 49 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 49

What happened in the year 49?

Date Event
January 7, 49 The Senate of Rome says that Caesar will be declared a public enemy unless he disbands his army. This prompts the tribunes who support him to flee to Ravenna, where Caesar is waiting.
January 10, 49 Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signalling the start of civil war.
August 2, 49 Caesar, who marched to Spain earlier in the year leaving Marcus Antonius in charge of Italy, defeats Pompey's general Afranius and Petreius in Ilerda (Lerida) north of the Ebro river.