Historical Events In 1056

Apr 22   Supernova Crab nebula last seen by the naked eye on this day in history.   

Aug 31   Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill, dying suddenly a few days later, without children to succeed the throne, ending the Macedonian dynasty on this day in history.   

Oct 05   Henry III, RC German King (1039-56), dies in the year 1056.   

Oct 05   In the year 1056 the Holy Roman Emperor Henry III dies October 5 at age 38 and is succeeded as German king by his son of 5, who will reign until 1106 as Henry IV, with his mother Agnes as regent until 1065   

Aug 31   On this day in history death of theodora, Byzantine Empress (b. 981)   

Oct 05   On this day in history henry III, RC German King (1039-56), dies