970s

The 970s decade ran from January 1, 970, to December 31, 979.

Significant people

 * Mar Abdisho I, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, held position 963–986
 * Eric the Red (950–1003), Norse Explorer
 * Richard I of Normandy (933–996), Duke of Normandy, r. 942–996
 * Mieszko I of Poland (945?–992), Duke of Poland, r. c.960–992
 * Vladimir of Kiev (958-1015), Kievan Prince and future Grand Prince of Kievan Rus
 * Hisham II caliph of Córdoba
 * Al-Aziz Billah Fatimid caliph of Cairo
 * Al-Muti caliph of Baghdad
 * At-Ta'i caliph of Baghdad