What happened in 863
1 entries recorded for 863, listed by date. That was 1163 years ago.
863 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1163 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 9th century
- Decade
- 860s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
September
- September 3
Arab–Byzantine wars
Arab–Byzantine wars: The Byzantine Empire decisively defeated the Emirate of Melitene at the Battle of Lalakaon, beginning the era of Byzantine ascendancy.
Questions about 863
What happened in 863?
This site records 1 entries for 863, including Arab–Byzantine wars on September 3. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 863?
1163 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 863 turns 1163 this year.
Which century is 863 in?
863 falls in the 9th century, in the 860s.
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