960s BC
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Template:Short description The 960s BC is a decade that lasted from 969 BC to 960 BC. Template:Decadebox BC
Events and trends
- 967 BC—Tiglath-Pileser II becomes King of Assyria.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
- 967 BC—Solomon becomes king of the Israelites. (962 BC—traditional date)
- 965 BC—David, king of the ancient Israelites, died.
Significant People
- Solomon becomes king of the Kingdom of Israel
- Snake Spine, Ajaw of Palenque, semi legendary (967 BC-?)
- Ashur-Dan II, king of Assyria, is born (approximate date).
- Jereboam, king of Israel, is born (approximate date).
- Rehoboam, king of Judah, is born (approximate date).