Year 37 (XXXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Roman Empire March 18—The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius's will and proclaims Caligula Roman Emperor. Caligula's attempt to have himself deified creates friction between himself and the Senate. An earthquake destroys Antioch. By topic Religion Abilene is granted to Agrippa I. Saint Peter founds the Syrian Orthodox Church (traditional date). Probable year of th… (More on 37)