What happened in 533
3 entries recorded for 533, listed by date. That was 1493 years ago.
533 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1493 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 6th century
- Decade
- 530s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
January
- January 2
Pope John II
Mercurius, a Roman priest, was elected Pope John II; he was likely the first pope to adopt a new name upon elevation to the papacy.
September
- September 13
Belisarius
The Byzantines under Belisarius defeated the Vandal King Gelimer at the Battle of Ad Decimum near Carthage, and began the "Reconquest of the West" under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
December
- December 15
Belisarius
Byzantines led by Belisarius defeated the Vandal King Gelimer at the Battle of Tricamarum, completing the "Reconquest of North Africa" under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
Questions about 533
What happened in 533?
This site records 3 entries for 533, including Pope John II on January 2. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 533?
1493 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 533 turns 1493 this year.
Which century is 533 in?
533 falls in the 6th century, in the 530s.
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