Events
The duel of Fingolfin and Morgoth.
- Fingolfin challenges Morgoth to single combat at the gates of Angband and is slain. His body is brought by Thorondor to a mountain overlooking Gondolin and he is buried by Turgon. Fingon becomes then, the High King of the Ñoldor.
- The Dagor Bragollach (Battle of Sudden Flame) ends up being a massive victory for Morgoth's forces.
- Gil-galad, as a young child, is sent to live at the Havens of the Falas.
- Barahir's wife Emeldir leads the women and children of the House of Bëor away from Dorthonion.
- Húrin and Huor are brought to Gondolin by Thorondor.