What happened in 986
1 entries recorded for 986, listed by date. That was 1040 years ago.
986 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1040 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 10th century
- Decade
- 980s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
August
- August 17
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: The Bulgarians defeated Byzantine forces at the battle of the Gates of Trajan near present-day Ihtiman, with Emperor Basil II barely escaping.
Questions about 986
What happened in 986?
This site records 1 entries for 986, including Byzantine–Bulgarian wars on August 17. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 986?
1040 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 986 turns 1040 this year.
Which century is 986 in?
986 falls in the 10th century, in the 980s.
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