976
| Years: 972 973 974 975 - 976 - 977 978 979 980 | |
| Decades: 940s 950s 960s - 970s - 980s 990s 1000s | |
| Centuries: 9th century - 10th century - 11th century | |
Events
- January 10 - Basil II becomes Eastern Roman Emperor, see Byzantine Emperors.
- Brian Boru inaugurated as King of Munster.
- Samuil of Bulgaria starts reign as Tsar
- Yuelu Academy is founded
- January 10 - John I, Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire.