1040

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Years:
1037 1038 1039 - 1040 - 1041 1042 1043
Decades:
1010s 1020s 1030s - 1040s - 1050s 1060s 1070s
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.

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[edit] See also

  • For the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form, see Form 1040.