Events By place Western Roman Empire Licinia Eudoxia, wife of the Emperor Valentinian III, is granted the title of Augusta following the birth of their daughter Eudocia. October 19—Carthage falls to the Vandals. Asia North China is united under the Northern Wei Dynasty; the era of Northern Dynasties begins. By topic Religion The monastery of Mar Saba is founded near Bethlehem, Palestine. Births Emperor Ming of Liu Song Deaths 9 June—Spearthrower Owl, emperor of Teotihuacan Empress S… (More on 439)