Song Dynasty Begins Feb 4 Coronation of Zhao Kuangyin as Emperor Taizu of the Song, initiating three centuries of Song Dynasty dominance in southern China First Emperor of the Song Dynasty Taizu 959 AD Historical Events by Year 961 AD Medieval Popes Gregory I Gregory XIII Julius II Julius III Leo X Pius V
Song Dynasty Begins
Gregory I
Gregory XIII
Julius II
Julius III
Leo X
Pius V