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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1009. This year saw 2 significant events.

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1009 Timeline

  1. Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the church

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the church's foundations down to the bedrock

  2. First known written mention of Lithuania, in the annals of Quedlinburg

    Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe.

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What happened in 1009?
In 1009, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the church, First known written mention of Lithuania, in the annals of Quedlinburg.

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