What happened in 904

2 entries recorded for 904, listed by date. That was 1122 years ago.

904 at a glance

Years ago
1122 (as of 2026)
Century
10th century
Decade
900s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

January

  • January 29

    Pope Sergius III

    Historical event

    Sergius III returned from exile to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher.

July

  • July 29

    Arab–Byzantine wars

    Historical event

    Arab–Byzantine wars: Thessalonica, the Byzantine Empire's second-largest city, was sacked by Saracen raiders.

Questions about 904

What happened in 904?

This site records 2 entries for 904, including Pope Sergius III on January 29. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 904?

1122 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 904 turns 1122 this year.

Which century is 904 in?

904 falls in the 10th century, in the 900s.

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