What happened in 1066

4 entries recorded for 1066, listed by date. That was 960 years ago.

1066 at a glance

Years ago
960 (as of 2026)
Century
11th century
Decade
1060s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
4
Breakdown
4 historical events

January

  • January 6

    Harold Godwinson

    Historical event

    Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon monarch before the Norman Conquest, was crowned King of England.

September

  • September 25

    Harold Godwinson

    Historical event

    Harold Godwinson defeated King Harald III of Norway and his English ally Tostig Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, ending the last Norse invasion of the British Isles.

  • September 28

    William the Conqueror

    Historical event

    William the Conqueror and his fleet of around 600 ships landed at Pevensey, Sussex, beginning the Norman conquest of England.

December

  • December 25

    Norman Conquest

    Historical event

    Norman Conquest: William the Conqueror was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, but continued to face rebellions over the following years and was not secure on the throne until after 1072.

Questions about 1066

What happened in 1066?

This site records 4 entries for 1066, including Harold Godwinson on January 6. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1066?

960 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1066 turns 960 this year.

Which century is 1066 in?

1066 falls in the 11th century, in the 1060s.

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