968 was a year in the 10th century.

Events

By Place

Asia

• The Pechenegs begin the Siege of Kiev.

Europe

• The Battle near Silistra occurs in the spring near the Bulgarian town of Silistra, but most probably on the modern territory of Romania.

By Topic

Religion

• The Archbishopric of Magdeburg is founded.
• The first Polish bishopric is founded in Pozna“. Jordan becomes the first bishop.

Births

• May 14 - Leofric, Earl of Mercia
• King Ethelred II of England
• Emperor Kazan, emperor of Japan
• Romanus III, Byzantine emperor (d. 1034)
• Emperor Zhenzong of Song

Deaths

• August 25 - Edgiva of Kent, queen of Edward the Elder of England
• Abu al-Misk Kafur
• Aldred of Lindisfarne
• John III of Naples
• Landulf III of Benevento
• William, Archbishop of Mainz
• Matilda of Ringelheim