Important Historical Events of the year 960, Year 960 in History

List of 960 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 960

What happened in the year 960?

Date Event
February 4, 960 The coronation of Zhao Kuangyin as Emperor Taizu of Song, initiating the Song dynasty period of China that would last more than three centuries.
November 8, 960 Battle of Andrassos: Byzantines under Leo Phokas the Younger score a crushing victory over the Hamdanid Emir of Aleppo, Sayf al-Dawla.