YT 1497

== Events ==
*First assault of Morgoth in Beleriand.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. XI: The War of the Jewels, The Grey AnnalsThe Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter X: "Of the Sindar"
*The death of Denethor, the first and only King of the Laiquendi.
*Girdle of Melian set upon Doriath.
*The arrival of the Ñoldor at Helcaraxë and betrayal of Fingolfin and his people by Fëanor.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. X: Morgoth's Ring, The Annals of AmanThe Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter IX: "Of the Flight of the Ñoldor"
*The Burning of the Ships at Losgar.
*Dagor-nuin-Giliath takes place. Fëanor is wounded and dies.The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter XII: "Of the Return of the Ñoldor"
*Maedhros is captured by Morgoth.
== References ==
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