What happened in 878
1 entries recorded for 878, listed by date. That was 1148 years ago.
878 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1148 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 9th century
- Decade
- 870s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
May
- May 21
Arab–Byzantine wars
Arab–Byzantine wars: The city of Syracuse was captured by the Aghlabids (pictured) as part of the Muslim conquest of Sicily.
Questions about 878
What happened in 878?
This site records 1 entries for 878, including Arab–Byzantine wars on May 21. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 878?
1148 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 878 turns 1148 this year.
Which century is 878 in?
878 falls in the 9th century, in the 870s.
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