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Year 8 BC was either a common year starting on Friday or Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Censorinus and Gallus.
Events
- King Maroboduus becomes ruler of the Marcomanni. He fights against the Roman expansion in Bohemia.
- Arminius, son of a Cheruscan chieftain, is taken hostage to Rome where he receives a military education.
Births
- Empress Wang (d. AD 23)
Deaths
- for more information, see Category:8 BC deaths.
- Horace, Roman poet (b. 65 BC)
- Maecenas, Roman politician and patron of the arts (b. 70 BC)
- Empress Xu