1066: what happened around the world

In 1066, 8 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Hastings, Norman conquest of England and Battle of Stamford Bridge among the best known. 23 more were already under way, such as Reconquista and Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars. 6 things were founded or built that year, from Tower of London and Ludlow Castle.

8events began
23already under way
6founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges7

Revolts, massacres and attacks1

Already under way in 106623

Came to an end in 10662

Founded or built in 10666

Stories that pass through 1066

Out of AfricaHow one species took the whole planet, 300,000 BC – AD 1300 The Discovery of the Pacific IslandsFinding a third of the planet without instruments, 3000 BC - AD 1500

Nearby years

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Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →