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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 976. This year saw 2 significant events.

10th Century970s

976 Timeline

  1. Emperor Otto II gives earl Leopold I, East Bavaria

    Emperor Otto II gives earl Leopold I, East Bavaria

  2. Hisham II is appointed Caliph of Cordoba

    Hisham II or Abu'l-Walid Hisham II al-Mu'ayyad bi-llah (ابو الولید ھشام المؤيد بالله, Abū'l-Walīd Hishām al-Muʾayyad bi-ʾllāh; 966 – 1044) (son of Al-Hakam II and Subh of Córdoba) was the third...

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What happened in 976?
In 976, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Emperor Otto II gives earl Leopold I, East Bavaria, Hisham II is appointed Caliph of Cordoba.

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