Historical Events In 1040

Mar 17   On this day in history harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies   

May 21   King Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency in the year 1040.   

Jul 10   In the year 1040 lady Godiva rides naked on horseback to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes   

Aug 15   King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland in the year 1040.   

Aug 15   King Duncan I of Scotland on this day in history.   

Feb 22   Rashi, French rabbi (d. 1105) was born on this day in history.   

Jun 27   King Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095) was born on this day in history.   

Mar 17   Harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies on this day in history.   

Aug 15   King Duncan I of Scotland died in the year 1040.   

Oct 01   Alan III, Duke of Brittany (poisoned) (b. 997) died on this day in history.