For alternate uses, see Number 41.

Events

• January 24 - Claudius succeeds his nephew Caligula as Roman Emperor.
• Claudius makes Agrippa king of Judea.
• Messalina, wife of Claudius, persuaded Claudius to have Seneca the Younger banished to Corsica on a charge of adultery with Julia Livilla.

Births

• Octavia, daughter of Claudius and Messalina
• Marcus Valerius Martialis (possible birthdate)

Deaths

• January 24 - Caligula, Roman Emperor (assassinated).
• January 24 - Julia Drusilla, daughter of Caligula(assassinated).