1060s

The 1060s was a decade that began on 1 January 1060 and ended on 31 December 1069. It is distinct from the decade known as the 107th decade which began on January 1, 1061. and ended on December 31, 1070.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	10th century – 11th century – 12th century
Decades:	1030s 1040s 1050s – 1060s – 1070s 1080s 1090s
Years:	1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Events

• 1061 Normans conquer Messina in Sicily
• 1062 Marrakech starts.
• 1066 Normans conquer England
• 1066 William the Conqueror became King of England on Christmas Day in Westminster Abbey.
• 1068 Japan changes emperors.

Important people

• William the Conqueror
• Harold Godwinson
• Harald Hardrada