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Centuries: 9th century - 10th century - 11th century Decades: 920s 930s 940s 950s 960s - 970s - 980s 990s 1000s 1010s 1020s Years: 971 972 973 974 975 - 976 - 977 978 979 980 981 Events January 10 - Basil II becomes Eastern Roman Emperor, see Byzantine Emperors. Samuil of Bulgaria starts reign as Tsar Births Emperor Sanjo of Japan Deaths January 10 - John I, Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Centuries: 9th century - 10th century - 11th century
Decades: 920s 930s 940s 950s 960s - 970s - 980s 990s 1000s 1010s 1020s
Years: 971 972 973 974 975 - 976 - 977 978 979 980 981
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