Important Historical Events of the year 1096, Year 1096 in History

List of 1096 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1096

What happened in the year 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.