Events in 1000

January 1, 1000

Chickasaw Mississippi River Settlements

The Chickasaw people established their first settlements near the Mississippi River during the late 1600s, building a powerful presence that controlled strategic trading routes and maintained independence until their forced removal in the 1830s.

January 1, 1000

Choctaw Mississippi River Settlements

The Choctaw people established their first permanent settlements along the Mississippi River around 1000 CE, creating sophisticated networks of villages and trade routes that shaped their cultural identity and marked the beginning of their significant presence in the region.

March 1000

Congress of Gniezno

The Congress of Gniezno was one of the most important events in medieval Polish history. In the year 1000, Bolesław the Brave and Emperor Otto III, along with their entourage of church and secular dignitaries, met in Gniezno. This event led to the establishment of an independent Polish church organization and significantly strengthened Poland's position in Europe.

April 2, 1000

Establishment of the Gniezno Metropolis

The Gniezno Metropolis was established on April 2, 1000 during the historic Congress of Gniezno, attended by Bolesław the Brave and Emperor Otto III. This event was of fundamental importance for church organization in Poland and strengthening the country's position in medieval Europe. Radzim Gaudentius, the half-brother of St. Adalbert, became the first archbishop.

June 1, 1000

Leif Erikson Discovers North America

Viking explorer Leif Erikson becomes the first European to reach North America, establishing settlements in present-day Newfoundland around 1000 CE. His journey predated Christopher Columbus's voyage by nearly 500 years and led to the first documented European-Native American contact.