Events in History
- Aug 20 The foundation of the Hungarian state, Hungary is established as a Christian kingdom by Stephen I of Hungary.
- Sep 9 Battle of Svolder, Baltic Sea: King Olaf on board the Long Serpent defeated in one of the greatest naval battles of the Viking Age. He leaps to his death overboard.
Historical Figures Who Died in 1000
- Sep 9 Olaf Tryggvason, King Olaf I of Norway (995-1000), dies after leaping overboard during Battle of Svolder
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