January 6
January 6
Harold II crowned king of England
Following the death of Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwineson, head of the most powerful noble family in England, is crowned King Harold II. On his deathbed, Edward supposedly designated Harold…
A Year In History: 1066
This Year in History:
1066
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
September 28
September 28
William the Conqueror invades England
Claiming his right to the English throne, William, duke of Normandy, invades England at Pevensey on Britain’s southeast coast. His subsequent defeat of King Harold II at the Battle of…
October 14
October 14
The Battle of Hastings
King Harold II of England is defeated by the Norman forces of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, fought on Senlac Hill, seven miles from Hastings, England. At…
