5 January 1066 January 4, 2013 Author: Staff Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, triggering a succession crisis. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A good word is an easy obligation; but not to speak ill requires only our silence; which costs us nothing." John Tillotson — Click here for more from John Tillotson Related posts: 15 June 1752 30 December 1066 25 September 1066 22 April 1954 5 January 1996 Categories: History Tags: 1066, 5 January