Jan 09   Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople   

Jan 12   Basiliscus is recorded as becoming Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople.   

Apr 09   Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus issues a circular letter (Enkyklikon) to the bishops of his empire, supporting the Monophysite christological position.   

Aug 28   The Roman general Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital city, Ravenna.