:For the emergency number, see 999 (emergency telephone number). Events By place Europe Silesia is incorporated into territory ruled by Boleslaus I of Poland. The Orsay commune is founded. By topic Religion April 2 — Pope Silvester II succeeds Pope Gregory V as the 139th pope. Sigmundur Brestisson introduces Christianity in the Faroe Islands. Christianity is adopted in Iceland. Births Bao Qingtian, Chinese magistrate and mayor of Kaifeng (d. 1062) Deaths February 14 — Bo… (More on 999)