List of 1081 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1081
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 1, 1081 | Alexios I Komnenos overthrows the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros III Botaneiates,[4] and, after his troops spend three days extensively looting Constantinople, is formally crowned on April 4. |
| October 18, 1081 | The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. |