982 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 9th century – 10th century – 11th century |
| Decades: | 950s 960s 970s – 980s – 990s 1000s 1010s |
| Years: | 979 980 981 – 982 – 983 984 985 |
The year 982 (written as CMLXXXII in Roman numerals) was a year that started on a Sunday in the Julian calendar. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time.
What Happened in 982?
Important Events Around the World
Americas
- In 982, Greenland was discovered by a Viking explorer named Erik the Red. This was the first time Europeans were known to have reached North America.
Europe
- On July 13, a big battle took place near Crotone. Soldiers from Sicily, led by an emir (a type of ruler), defeated the German army. This German army was led by Emperor Otto II.
Asia
- Yelu Longxu became the sixth emperor of the Liao Dynasty. This was a powerful empire in East Asia.
- A ruler named 'Adud al-Dawla started building a very important hospital in Bagdad. This hospital would become famous for its medical care.
Religion
- Adalbert became the Bishop of Prague. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church.
People Born in 982
- Emma of Normandy
- Atisha, a respected Buddhist saint from Bengal.
People Who Died in 982
- July 13 – Pandulf II of Salerno and Landulf IV of Benevento both died in the battle near Crotone.
- Emperor Jingzong of Liao
Images for kids
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Otto II (955–983) was a Holy Roman Emperor.
See also
In Spanish: 982 para niños
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