Historical Events In 1040

Mar 17   In the year 1040 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   Lady Godiva rides naked on horseback to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes in the year 1040.   

Aug 15   On this day in history king Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.   

Aug 15   On this day in history king Duncan I of Scotland   

Feb 22   In the year 1040 birth of rashi, French rabbi (d. 1105)   

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

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

Aug 15   In the year 1040 death of king Duncan I of Scotland   

Oct 01   On this day in history death of alan III, Duke of Brittany (poisoned) (b. 997)