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The 960s BC is a decade that lasted from 969 BC to 960 BC.

• 967 BC—Tiglath-Pileser II becomes King of Assyria.^[1]
• 967 BC—Solomon becomes king of the Israelites. (962 BC—traditional date)
• 965 BC—David, king of the ancient Israelites, died.

• Solomon becomes king of the Kingdom of Israel
• Snake Spine, Ajaw of Palenque, semi legendary (967 BC-?)
• Ashur-Dan II, king of Assyria, is born (approximate date).
• Jereboam, king of Israel, is born (approximate date).
• Rehoboam, king of Judah, is born (approximate date).