100 BC
100 BC — China: Steel was first used in China
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| Korea | ChinaHan dynasty 206 BC–220 | JapanYayoi period 300 BC–250 | United States |
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- No events recorded for this year
| - Steel was first used in China.
- BC102The Xiongnu raid Jiuquan and Zhangye, capturing several thousand people
- BC102Han forces laid siege to Kokand.
- BC101Han vassalizes Fergana
- BC101War of the Heavenly Horses
- BC99Battle of Tian Shan: Han forces (35,000) under Li Guangli and Li Ling are defeated by the Xiongnu
- BC98State monopoly on liquor is enacted
| - No events recorded for this year
| covered from 1607 |