1066

1066 is a in the  and the  (common) era. It is the 66th year of the and the. The year is considered by many historians to be a turning point in history due to various events (see below) particularly the and ensuing, with years prior to 1066 being the late  and years after  being the.

Events

 * — is crowned King of England.
 * —, also known as William the Conqueror, lands in at.
 * —, fought between and Duke William of Normandy. Harold is allegedly killed by an arrow to the eye and William is victorious.
 * — William of Normandy is crowned King of England.
 * is crowned King of Normus.
 * The first black Africans in modern-day convert to.
 * appears and is subsequently recorded in the.
 * - : A Muslim mob storms the royal palace in, crucifies   and massacres most of the Jewish population of the city.
 * receives a post in the capital.
 * - : A Muslim mob storms the royal palace in, crucifies   and massacres most of the Jewish population of the city.
 * receives a post in the capital.

Deaths

 * — King of
 * — Killed at the :
 * King (b. ).
 * — Killed at the :
 * , brothers of King Harold.
 * - of   (b. approx. ) — Sacrificed to.
 * , Baghdad physician.
 * , brothers of King Harold.
 * - of   (b. approx. ) — Sacrificed to.
 * , Baghdad physician.