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| Years: 1165 1166 1167 - 1168 - 1169 1170 1171 | |
| Decades: 1130s 1140s 1150s - 1160s - 1170s 1180s 1190s | |
| Centuries: 11th century - 12th century - 13th century | |
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Events
- December 22 - Afraid that Old Cairo would be captured by the Crusaders, its Caliph orders the city set afire. The city burns for 54 days.
- Prince Richard of England becomes duke of Aquitaine.He later becomes King Richard I of England.
- Emperor Takakura ascends to the throne of Japan
- King Valdemar I of Denmark conquers Arkona on the Island of Rügen, the strongest pagan fortress and temple in Northern Europe.
- The Chinese write the first "movie script" on bamboo. The script is believed to not be inherent with a play, for imaginary events we now call "special effects" are inferred.
Births
- Hugh IX of Lusignan, crusader
Deaths
- April 5 - Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester (born 1104)
- Thierry, Count of Flanders (born 1099)
Heads of states
- England - Henry II Curt Mantle, King of England (reigned 1154 - 1189).
- France - Louis VII, King of France (reigned 1137 - 1180).
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