What was the date that Mount Vesuvius erupted?

Answer 1

Mount Vesuvius has erupted many, many times throughout history. The most famous eruption was in AD79, when the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were completely obliterated, while the most recent occurred in March 1944, when a number of small villages were totally destroyed.

Answer 2

Mount Vesuvius has erupted many times. The famous eruption in 79 AD was preceded by numerous others in prehistory, including at least three significantly larger ones, the best known being the Avellino_eruptionaround 1800 BC which engulfed several Bronze Age settlements. Since 79 AD, the volcano has also erupted repeatedly, in 172, 203, 222, possibly 303, 379, 472, 512, 536, 685, 787, around 860, around 900, 968, 991, 999, 1006, 1037, 1049, around 1073, 1139, 1150, and there may have been eruptions in 1270, 1347, and 1500.Answers.comThe volcano erupted again in 1631, six times in the 18th century, eight times in the 19th century (notably in 1872), and in 1906, 1929, and 1944. There has been no eruption since 1944, and none of the post-79 eruptions were as large or destructive.

(from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vesuvius)

Answer 3

Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24th, 79 AD. The exact time of day is unclear, but most authorities estimate the time to be early afternoon.

Answer 4

1944, my father saw it.

Answer 5

August 24th 72 A.D.

Answer 6

Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 79 AD.

Answer 7

79 b.C