Historical event

Birth of Christ

Date: about 5 BCE

The traditional date for the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a central figure in Christianity and a significant influence on world history. This event is the basis for the Gregorian calendar's 'Anno Domini' (AD) or Common Era (CE) designation.

Tags: religion, christianity, jesus, christ, nazareth, birth, bc, ad, ce, bible, faith, god, christmas, messiah, bethlehem

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