What happened in 838
1 entries recorded for 838, listed by date. That was 1188 years ago.
838 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1188 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 9th century
- Decade
- 830s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
July
- July 22
Arab–Byzantine wars
Arab–Byzantine wars: The forces of the Abbasid Caliphate defeated Byzantine troops led by Emperor Theophilos at the Battle of Anzen, near present-day Dazman, Turkey.
Questions about 838
What happened in 838?
This site records 1 entries for 838, including Arab–Byzantine wars on July 22. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 838?
1188 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 838 turns 1188 this year.
Which century is 838 in?
838 falls in the 9th century, in the 830s.
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