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31 is a year in the 1st century.
[change] Roman Empire
- Aelius Sejanus named co-Consul to the Emperor Tiberius. However, Tiberius becomes aware of Sejanus' treachery and has him arrested and executed.
- April 6 - (Good Friday) Crucifixion of Jesus (according to one dating scheme).
- Naevius Sutorius Macro becomes the leader of the Praetorian Guard after Sejanus is executed.
- Tiberius returns to Rome from Capri.
- October 18 - Aelius Sejanus, Roman politician (executed)
- Marcus Velleius Paterculus, Roman historian (possibly executed as an accomplice of Sejanus)
- Livilla, niece and daughter-in-law of the emperor Tiberius (starved to death for her role in a plot to overthrow Tiberius with her lover Sejanus)
- Saint Stephen, by stoning.
