What battle took place on September 25, 1066?

The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, in England on 25 September 1066, between an English army under King Harold Godwinson and an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king's brother Tostig Godwinson. After a bloody battle, both Hardrada and Tostig along with most of the Norwegians were killed. Although Harold Godwinson repelled the Norwegian invaders, his army was defeated by the Normans at Hastings less than three weeks later.

The battle has traditionally been presented as symbolising the end of the Viking Age. Although major Scandinavian campaigns in Britain and Ireland occurred in the following decades, such as those of King Sweyn Estrithson of Denmark in 1069–1070 and King Magnus Barefoot of Norway in 1098 and 1102–1103.

The Battle of Fulford was fought on 20 September 1066.
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066.
The Battle of Cabra took place in 1079.

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Richard D. Boyle

With battles, it's enough to expect the right year, never mind the right month, and certainly never mind THE RIGHT DAY! With 82% wrong answers, I have to believe that the intent of these options was to give an object lesson to all QC members who continually complain about the absurdly easy questions produced by Carol and the Bot Squad so consistently.

Joseph A. Robitaille

The battle of Hastings also 1066

Maxine Elkun

Hastings trap, thanks for the loss.

Barb Schmidt

had the choice of maj vote or taking 2 away to guess, well, guessed right. to see if did the maj vote, well it was wrong. down vote away

zolnem

I dropped in the Hastings trap too. Congratulation!

Sally Onyett

Joseph A. Robitaille, 3 of the 4 options were in 1066. You never read the answer . 😂

lls

Ow! You got me! And, I was so proud of myself for remembering!

earlepg

I happened to know the date of the Stamford Bridge battle because I read about Harold and William upon finding William in my paternal family tree. I was always dismayed about all the dates in history classes, but this was a different matter.

Denise Currie

Joseph A. Robitaille, Yes but in October 1066

Fred Keogh

Harold's Saxon Army marched 200 miles from London to Stamford Bridge and after the battle immediately marched from Stamford Bridge to Hastings in Sussex all in around 30 days. No mean feat when you consider they marched mostly on little more than tracks.