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1018| 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. | | 1018 | Korea, China [wars] | The Qitans (Khitans) of Liao, in northern China, again invade Koryo (Korea) in pursuit of their territorial claims, but their army is surrounded and defeated with heavy loss near Kaesong. A lasting peace settlement is agreed shortly afterwards. | | 14 August 1018 | Kiev [political events] | King Boleslaw of Poland enters Kiev, Russia, and restores his son-in-law Sviatopolk I to the throne, but is then forced to retire when Sviatopolk organizes an anti-Polish rising. Boleslaw, however, retains Czerwien and Przemysl for Poland. |
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