Year 73 (LXXIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Roman Empire The Romans capture Masada, the last outpost of the Jewish rebel forces following the end in 70 of the First Jewish-Roman War (the Jewish Revolt). Nearly 1,000 surviving defenders commit mass suicide when defeat becomes imminent. Pliny the Elder serves as procurator in Hispania Tarraconensis. Domitian's a Roman Consul. Vespasian begins conquest of… (More on 73)