961

Asia

 * recaptures from Muslim control
 * in present day Turkey became the capital of by the
 * The is built in China, often called the Chinese.

Europe

 * squashed the rebelling forces of 's sons but was killed in the.
 * becomes ruler of Western part of
 * in destroyed by fire.

Births

 * , chieftain in the Faroe Islands
 * , chieftain in the Faroe Islands

Deaths

 * , of.
 * , of.