1168

Events

 * — Afraid that the Egyptian capital (in today's Old ) would be captured by the rs, its , , orders the city set afire. The city burns for 54 days.
 * Prince Richard of becomes duke of . He later becomes King.
 * ascends to the throne of.
 * King conquers Arkona on the Island of, the strongest pagan fortress and temple in.
 * The Chinese write the first "movie script" on bamboo. The script is believed to not be inherent with a play, for imaginary events we now call "special effects" are implied.

Births

 * , crusader (d. )
 * of India (d. )

Deaths

 * — (b. )
 * — (b. )
 * See also .

Heads of states

 * —, (reigned –).
 * —, (reigned –).