First Jewish–Roman War: Roman forces led by Titus set fire to the Second Temple during the siege of Jerusalem. AD 70: AD 70 (LXX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Vespasian and Titus. The denomination AD 70 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. August 30, 70. Wiki link