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Important Historical Events of the year 1169, Year 1169 in History

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List of 1169 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1169

What happened in the year 1169?

Date Event
February 4, 1169 A strong earthquake strikes the Ionian coast of Sicily, causing tens of thousands of injuries and deaths, especially in Catania.
March 26, 1169 Saladin becomes the emir of Egypt.
May 1, 1169 Norman mercenaries land at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the beginning of the Norman invasion of Ireland.
August 21, 1169 Battle of the Blacks: Uprising by the black African forces of the Fatimid army, along with a number of Egyptian emirs and commoners, against Saladin. The uprising is defeated after two days, consolidating Saladin's position as master of Egypt.