1040
| Years: 1037 1038 1039 - 1040 - 1041 1042 1043 | |
| Decades: 1010s 1020s 1030s - 1040s - 1050s 1060s 1070s | |
| Centuries: 10th century - 11th century - 12th century 1040 state leaders | |
Events
- March War of Independence of Western Xia occurred.
- August 14 - King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as Scottish Monarch.
- June 17 - Harthacanute lands at Sandwich and reclaims the English Throne.
- The oldest brewery still active is founded at Weihenstephan.
- Seljuk Turks defeat the Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanqan.
Deaths
- March 17 - Harold Harefoot, King of England
- August 14 - Duncan I, king of Scotland
- October 1 - Alan III, Duke of Brittany (poisoned) (b. 997)
See also
- For the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form, see Form 1040.
