Jan 10 John I Tzimisces/Tzimiskes, Byzantine Emperor (969-76), dies at 51 Oct 1 Al-Hakam II, Moors kalief of Cordoba, dies Oct 8 Jelena of Zadar, Croatian queen Nov 14 T'ai tsu, emperor of China/founder of Sung-dynasty, dies 975 AD Deaths in History 978 AD