The Normans defeated the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium.
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Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
Rocksteady Games released the grittiest Batman game to date, Batman: Arkham City.
The Jungle Book movie by Disney was released.
Hurricane Hazel hit the American East Coast and became the worst to hit North America.
An earthquake destroyed the town of Basel, Switzerland.
