What is 1050s?
The '''1050s''' was a decade that began on 1 January 1050, and ended on 31 December 1059. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''''106th decade''' which'' began on January 1, 1051. and ended on December 31, 1060.{{decadebox|105}} == Events == * [[1050]] ** Hedeby is sacked by [[Harald Hardrada|King Harald Hardraade of Norway]] during the course of a conflict with [[King Eric Estridsson of Denmark]]. ** King [[Anund Jacob]] of [[Sweden]] is succeeded by [[Emund the Old]]. (See [[Swedish monarchs]].) * [[1051]] Zenkunen War starts in Japan. It will continue until the early [[1060s]]. Part of Clan disputes of the [[Heian period]]. * [[1054]] ** A powerful [[supernova]] is observed. It is so bright that it can be seen in daylight. The [[supernova remnant]] left by the event is now known as the [[Crab nebula|Crab Nebula]]. ** [[List of popes|Pope Leo IX]] and [[Michael Cerularius]], Patriarch of [[Constantinople]], decree each other's excommunication, finalising the [[East-West Schism|Great Schism]] between the [[Catholicism|Catholic]] and [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] Churches. * [[1055]] ** [[Seljuk Turks]] capture [[Baghdad]]. ** [[List of popes|Pope Victor II]] attains papacy. * [[1057]] ** Change of [[List of British monarchs|Scottish Monarch]] from [[Macbeth of Scotland|Macbeth]] to [[Lulach of Scotland|Lulach]] ** [[List of popes|Pope Victor II]] dies, [[List of popes|Pope Stephen IX]] attains papacy. [[Category:1050s| ]]