What happened in 861
1 entries recorded for 861, listed by date. That was 1165 years ago.
861 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1165 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 9th century
- Decade
- 860s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
December
- December 11
Abbasid Caliphate
The Abbasid caliph al-Mutawakkil was assassinated by his guards, beginning the Anarchy at Samarra.
Questions about 861
What happened in 861?
This site records 1 entries for 861, including Abbasid Caliphate on December 11. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 861?
1165 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 861 turns 1165 this year.
Which century is 861 in?
861 falls in the 9th century, in the 860s.
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