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The 990s decade ran from January 1, 990, to December 31, 999.

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Events

990

By place

Europe
Africa

By topic

Religion
  • June The Pax Ecclesiae, an edict by the Catholic Church, is promulgated. Held at three synods in different parts of southern and central France (at Charroux, Narbonne and Puy), it attempts to outlaw acts of war against non-combatants and the clergy.

991

Unknown dates

992

By place

Worldwide
  • Winter A superflare from the sun causes an Aurora Borealis, with visibility as far south as Germany and Korea. [3]
Europe

993

By place

Europe

By topic

Religion
Astronomy

994

By place

Byzantine Empire
Europe
England

By topic

Astronomy

995

By place

Japan
Byzantine Empire
Europe
Scotland
England
Asia
Armenia
  • 995 Balu earthquake. It reportedly affected the Armenian areas of Balu, Cop'k (or Covk'), Palnatun (or Palin), and the districts of Hasteank and Xorjean. The areas affected were districts in what is currently the border area between Armenia and Turkey. [13]

996

By place

Japan
  • 2 March: Emperor Ichijo orders the imperial police to raid Korechika’s residence; Empress Teishi (sister of Korechika) cuts her hair because of the humiliation; Takaie is arrested, Korechika is absent.
  • 5 March: Korechika returns with his head shaven and attired as a monk.
Europe
Africa
China

By topic

Religion

997

By place

Japan
  • 1 February: Empress Teishi give birth to Princess Shushi - she is the first child of the emperor, but because of the power struggle between Michinaga and Korechika, the empress is not allowed to go to the palace
  • 18 May: The imperial court decides to pardon Korechika and Takaie under the illness of Teishi
Byzantine Empire
Europe
Scotland
Central Asia
China

By topic

Religion
  • Spring Pope Gregory V is exiled during a rebellion led by Crescentius II (the younger), patrician (the de facto ruler) of Rome. The Crescentii family appoints Giovanni Filagato (former tutor of Otto III) as an antipope under the name John XVI (or XVII), until 998.
  • April 23 Adalbert, exiled bishop of Prague, organises a mission to convert the Old Prussians in north-east Poland. On his way, Adalbert is murdered by pagans on the Baltic coast. His body is bought back for its weight in gold by Duke Bolesław I (the Brave). [19]
  • The first documented reference of Gdańsk is made by Adalbert. During his mission he baptises the inhabitants of the city called Gyddannyzc.

998

By place

Europe
Arabian Empire
Japan

By topic

Religion

999

By place and name

Japan
  • 9 February: Mogi Ceremony of Fujiwara no Shoshi (she later becomes empress)
  • December: Empress Teishi gives birth to Prince Atsuyasu (who becomes the imperial heir) but on the next day, her rival, Fujiwara no Shoshi is promoted to Consort
Europe
Ireland
Central Asia

By topic

Religion

Significant people

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The 960s decade ran from January 1, 960, to December 31, 969.

The 970s decade ran from January 1, 970, to December 31, 979.

The 980s decade ran from January 1, 980, to December 31, 989.

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995 Calendar year

Year 995 (CMXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.

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994 Calendar year

Year 994 (CMXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar.

996 Calendar year

Year 996 (CMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar.

997 Calendar year

Year 997 (CMXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar.

960 Calendar year

Year 960 (CMLX) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.

970 Calendar year

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