1040
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This article is about the year 1040. For the US tax document, see Form 1040.
Years: 1037 1038 1039 - 1040 - 1041 1042 1043 |
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Decades: 1010s 1020s 1030s - 1040s - 1050s 1060s 1070s |
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Centuries: 10th century - 11th century - 12th century |
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[edit] Events
- March War of Independence of Western Xia occurred.
- June 17 - Harthacanute lands at Sandwich and reclaims the English Throne.
- August 15 - King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as Scottish Monarch.
- The oldest brewery still active is founded at Weihenstephan.
- Seljuk Turks defeat the Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanaqan.
[edit] Births
- February 22 - Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (d. 1105)
- June 27 - King Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095)
[edit] Deaths
- March 17 - Harold Harefoot, King of England
- August 15 - King Duncan I of Scotland (b. 1001)
- October 1 - Alan III, Duke of Brittany (poisoned) (b. 997)
[edit] See also
- For the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form, see Form 1040.