Edward (the Confessor) fled to his father-in-law in Normandy. He finally regained the throne in 1042.
Period: Jan 1, 1065 to Dec 31, 1067
Norman Invasion
Jan 1, 1066
Edward the confessor dies
Mar 1, 1066
Tostig comes to Flanders looking for aid in his projected bid against Harold
May 1, 1066
Tostig makes an abortive attempt to invade England.
Sep 20, 1066
Harald Hardrada and Tostig defeat the hastily assembled forces of Earls Edwin & Morcar at Fulford outside York.
Sep 25, 1066
Harold responds by scraping together a scratch force made up largely of his own housecarls and personal followers,
Sep 28, 1066
Having sailed his fleet to St Valery sur Somme, William waits for the wind to be in the right direction.
Oct 1, 1066
While at York, Harold learns of William's landing. He marches back down Ermine Street, stopping to pray at Waltham Abbey (which he had founded) on the way.
Oct 1, 1066
Hasting war
Goes through christmas
Oct 12, 1066
he is back in London and gathering what forces he could to face William.