Year 62 (LXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Roman Empire After the death of Burrus and the disgrace of Seneca, Nero, free from their influence, becomes a megalomaniacal artist fascinated by Hellenism and the Orient. Tigellinus becomes Nero's counselor. From this time onward his rule becomes highly abusive. A great earthquake damages cities in Calabria, including Pompeii. Battle of Rhandeia: Romans under Luciu… (More on 62)