Famous Deaths
- Nicephorus Phocas [Nikephoros II Phokas], Byzantine emperor (963-969), assassinated in his sleep at about 57 by his nephew and his wife's lover John Tzimiskes and entourage
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About December 11, 969 AD
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1054 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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