Historical Events In 1009

Feb 14   First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg in the year 1009.   

Oct 18   In the year 1009 the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the Church's foundations down to bedrock.   

Dec 14   Emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan (d. 1045) was born on this day in history.