960s BC
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The 960s BC is a decade which lasted from 969 BC to 960 BC.
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Events and trends
- 967 BC—Tiglath-Pileser II becomes King of Assyria.{{Citation |title=Was Tiglath-pileser III a Usurper? |date=2022-07-21 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv2r4kxpx.7 |work=Tiglath-pileser III, Founder of the Assyrian Empire |pages=25–42 |publisher=SBL Press |doi=10.2307/j.ctv2r4kxpx.7 |access-date=2022-07-24|url-access=subscription }}
- 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).