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1003| 1000–1100 | Europe [sports] | ‘Tables’, or backgammon, is introduced to Europe by the Arabs (or reintroduced, as it is similar in name and appearance to the Roman game Tabula). It becomes extremely popular over the next few centuries. The name ‘backgammon’ is first used in the mid-17th century. | | 1003 | England, Denmark [wars] | King Svein of Denmark invades England to gain revenge for the ‘St Brice's day massacre’, in which Danes resident in the south of England were murdered on the orders of King Aethelred of England. | | 1003 | Poland, Bohemia, Holy Roman Empire [political events] | Vladivoj, Duke of Bohemia dies and is succeeded by his son, Jaromir. Shortly afterwards, King Boleslaw of Poland expels him and restores Duke Boleslaw III, who proceeds to murder his former opponents. The Bohemians then call back Boleslaw of Poland, who deposes and blinds Boleslaw III, and rules Bohemia himself. |
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