Historical Events Jan 19 Pope Benedictus VI elected Famous People Born in 973 May 6 Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (1014-24) and King of Germany (1002-24), born in Abbach, Bavaria, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1024) Sep 15 Al-Biruni, mathematician (d. 1048) Famous Deaths Jan 14 Ekkehard I, monk of St Gallen (Vita Waltharii manu fortis), dies Mar 27 Herman, Duke of Saxony May 7 Otto I the Great, Holy Roman Emperor (962-973), dies at 60 Jul 4 Ulrich of Augsburg, German bishop (b. 890) Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 972 AD History by Year 974 AD