What happened in 410 CE?

In 410 CE, the city of Rome was famously sacked by the Visigoths, led by their king, Alaric I. This event marked a significant moment in the decline of the Western Roman Empire, as it was the first time in 800 years that Rome had fallen to a foreign enemy. The sack symbolized the weakening of Roman power and authority, leading to increased instability in the empire. It also contributed to the eventual collapse of Roman rule in the West.