1010s

The 1010s was a decade that began on 1 January 1010, and ended on 31 December 1019. It is distinct from the decade known as the 102th decade which began on January 1, 1011 and ended on December 31, 1020.

Events

• Canute invades England. He and Edmund II divide the country; after Edmund's death he becomes sole king.
• Bulgaria becomes part of the Byzantine Empire (1018).
• Rajendra Chola I, son of the illustrious Rajaraja Chola I The Great, became the Chola Emperor. There is confusion on the exact date. According to Professor Kielhorn it is between 27 March and 7 July.
• The Nile River in Egypt freezes over.

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