Notable Historical Events - 1040
1040 Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
May 21 |
King Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency |
Jul 10 |
Lady Godiva rides naked on horseback through Coventry, according to legend, to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes |
Aug 15 |
King Duncan I of Scotland killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth (not murdered in his sleep as per Shakespeare's play). The latter does succeed him as King. |
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