Events April 18/April 19 — Emperor Michael V of the Byzantine Empire attempts to remain sole Emperor by sending his adoptive mother and co-ruler Zoe of Byzantium to a monastery. April 19 — Michael V of the Byzantine Empire's deposed by popular revolt. Zoe, Empress of the Byzantine Empire with co-rulers since 1028, becomes reigning Empress with her sister Theodora. June 8 — Edward the Confessor becomes King of England. June 11 — Empress Zoe marries for the third time a… (More on 1042)