jan 1, 960 - Founding of Song Dynasty
Description:
In China, palace guards surround their commander and demand that he become emperor. The commander agrees but only if they vow to obey him and not plunder, not harm citizens and not harm the ruling family they are overthrowing. The troops agree. The new emperor is Taizu, who will begin the Song Dynasty.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 960
Now
~ 1066 years ago