430

Year 430 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Theodosius and Valentinianus. The denomination 430 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.

Events

Spring - The Vandals under King Genseric extend their power in North Africa along the Mediterranean Sea, and lay siege to Hippo Regius.
Aetius puts an end to the Gothic revolt of Anaolsus, not far from Arles; Anaolsus is taken prisoner.
April - Aetius defeats the Juthungi during his campaign in the Alps.
May - Flavius Felix, his wife and a deacon are accused of plotting against Aetius. They are arrested in Ravenna and executed. Aetius is granted the title of patricius.
The Huns led by Octar attack the Burgundians, who occupied territory on the Rhine near the city of Worms. During the fighting Octar dies, and his army is destroyed.
Asia
Feng Ba abdicates as emperor of the Northern Yan, one of the states vying for control of China. He is succeeded by his brother Feng Hong.
By topic

August 28 - Augustine dies during the siege of Hippo Regius at age 75, leaving behind his monumental work The City of God and other works that will have influence on Christianity.
Saint Patrick reaches Ireland on his missionary expedition.
Peter the Iberian founds a Georgian monastery near Bethlehem.