What happened in 976
1 entries recorded for 976, listed by date. That was 1050 years ago.
976 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1050 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 10th century
- Decade
- 970s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
January
- January 10
John I Tzimiskes
After the death of his guardian John I Tzimiskes, Basil II became the effective ruler and senior emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
Questions about 976
What happened in 976?
This site records 1 entries for 976, including John I Tzimiskes on January 10. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 976?
1050 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 976 turns 1050 this year.
Which century is 976 in?
976 falls in the 10th century, in the 970s.
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