Today in history 106

Here are some historical events that occurred on June 6th (106):

1066 - William the Conqueror invades England, beginning the Norman Conquest.

1066 - The Battle of Hastings takes place, resulting in the defeat of the English army and the death of King Harold II of England.

1066 - The Norman Conquest of England begins, with William the Conqueror being crowned King of England.

1066 - The Battle of Stamford Bridge takes place, resulting in the defeat of the Viking army and the death of King Harold Godwinson of England.

1066 - The Norman Conquest of England continues, with William the Conqueror capturing the city of York and the surrounding area.

1066 - The Battle of Fulford takes place, resulting in the defeat of the Viking army and the death of King Harald Hardrada of Norway.

1066 - The Norman Conquest of England is completed, with William the Conqueror being crowned King of England.

1066 - The Domesday Book is completed, a survey of England and Wales that was ordered by William the Conqueror.

1066 - The Church of St. Mary's is built in York, England, which would later become a major pilgrimage site.

1066 - The Viking Age comes to an end, as the Viking invasions of England and France cease.

1066 - The Norman Conquest of England has a lasting impact on the language, culture, and politics of England, leading to the development of the English language and the establishment of the feudal system.

1066 - The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter-long embroidered cloth that depicts the events leading up to the battle.

1066 - The Norman Conquest of England is remembered as one of the most significant events in English history, shaping the course of the country's development for centuries to come.