Historical eventNovember 131002

Æthelred the Unready

King Æthelred II (pictured) ordered the massacre of all Danes in England.

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When
Friday, November 13 10021024 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
11th century · 1000s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.

At a glance

Dates: From 1002.

What happened

King Æthelred II (pictured) ordered the massacre of all Danes in England.

November 13 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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When did Æthelred the Unready happen?

November 13 1002 — 1024 years ago, on a Friday.

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