- Anirul, the wife of Shaddam IV and a Bene Gesserit of Hidden Rank, dies after giving birth to Princess Irulan Corrino.
- Paul Atreides, the Kwisatz Haderach achieved one generation early, is born to Duke Leto Atreides and the Lady Jessica, who disobeys the Sisterhood's command to produce a daughter which will be mother to the Kwisatz Haderach.
- The Battle of Grumman occurs, with a notable Atreides victory.