1181
Events Jayavarman VII assumes control of the Khmer kingdom. The word Albigensians first used by chronicler Geoffroy du Breuil of Vigeois to describe the inhabitants of Albi, France. September 1 - Lucius III becomes Pope. Chinese and Japanese astronomers observe what has since come to be understood as a supernova. One of only eight supernovae in the Milky Way observed in recorded history, it appeared in the constellation Cassiopeia and was visible in the night sky for about 185 days. The radio source 3C58 is thought to be the remnant from this event.
Births St. Francis of Assisi Saint Teresa of Portugal
Deaths August 3 - Pope Alexander III Emperor Takakura of Japan Taira no Kiyomori
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