Historical Events Oct 28 Byzantine troops occupy Antioch (in modern Syria) Dec 25 Johannes I Tzimisces crowned emperor of Byzantium Famous People Who Died in 969 AD Jan 29 Peter, tsar of Bulgaria (927-69), dies Jul 11 Olga of Kiev, Regent and ruler of Kievan Rus, dies at about 79 Dec 10 Nicephorus II Phocas, Byzantine Emperor (963-69), murdered in his sleep at about 57 968 AD History by Year 971 AD