List of 1096 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1096
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 18, 1096 | First Crusade: Around 800 Jews are massacred in Worms, Germany. |
| May 27, 1096 | Count Emicho enters Mainz, where his followers massacre Jewish citizens.[1] At least 600 Jews are killed. |
| August 15, 1096 | Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II. |
| October 21, 1096 | A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade. |