Historical Events In 1040

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

May 21   King Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency on this day in history.   

Jul 10   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

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

Feb 22   Rashi, French rabbi (d. 1105) was born in the year 1040.   

Jun 27   On this day in history birth of king Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095)   

Mar 17   Harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies in the year 1040.   

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

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