Nero Given Title of Princeps

Date: March 4, 51 • Location: Rome, Italy

Nero, later to become Roman emperor, is given the title princeps iuventutis (head of the youth).

The 50s decade ran from January 1, 50, to December 31, 59. It was the sixth decade in the Anno Domini/Common Era, if the nine-year period from 1 AD to 9 AD is considered as a "decade".