Historical Events In 1056

Apr 22   On this day in history supernova Crab nebula last seen by the naked eye   

Aug 31   Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill, dying suddenly a few days later, without children to succeed the throne, ending the Macedonian dynasty in the year 1056.   

Oct 05   Henry III, RC German King (1039-56), dies on this day in history.   

Oct 05   In the year 1056 the Holy Roman Emperor Henry III dies October 5 at age 38 and is succeeded as German king by his son of 5, who will reign until 1106 as Henry IV, with his mother Agnes as regent until 1065   

Aug 31   Theodora, Byzantine Empress (b. 981) died in the year 1056.   

Oct 05   Henry III, RC German King (1039-56), dies on this day in history.