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 References