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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 961. This year saw 1 significant event.

10th Century960s

961 Timeline

  1. German King Otto II crowned

    Otto I (23 November 912 – 7 May 973), known as Otto the Great (German: Otto der Große; Italian: Ottone il Grande) or Otto of Saxony (German: Otto von Sachsen; Italian: Ottone di Sassonia), was East...

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What happened in 961?
In 961, there were 1 significant historical event. Notable events include German King Otto II crowned.

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