What happened in 961 BC?
No event is dated precisely to 961 BC, but 2 entries are recorded in the surrounding period.
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records these 2 entries only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. They are listed here because 961 BC is where that broader date falls, not because they are known to have happened in 961 BC.
10th century BC 2
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Elah died
Died in Tirzah. Fourth King of Israel (1 Kings 16).
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Nadab died
Died in Gibbethon. Second King of Israel, son of Jeroboam I.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 961 BC.
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Absalom born
Born in Hebron. Biblical character; third son of David (Second Book of Samuel).
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Menelik I born
Born in Ethiopia. Emperor of Ethiopia.
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Abibaal born
Born in Tyre. King.
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Uffington White Horse
Prehistoric carving in Uffington, England
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Hiram I born
Born in Tyre. Phoenician king.
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Priene
Ancient city of Ionia, in modern-day Turkey
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Perge
Ancient city of Pamphylia in modern-day Turkey
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Rehoboam born
Born in Jerusalem. First King of Judah.
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King Zhao of Zhou died
Died in Han River. King of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty.
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Abijah born
Born in Jerusalem. Male human biblical figure in 1 Kings 14:31 and 2 Chronicles, second King of Judah.
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Carteia
Ancient city and archaeological site at San Roque, Spain
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Ben-Hadad I born
Born in Damascus. King of Aram Damascus (First Book of Kings).
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