880s

The 880s Decade began on 1 January 880 and ended on 31 December 889. It is distinct from the decade known as the 89th decade which began on January 1, 881. and ended on December 31, 890.

Millennium:	1st millennium
Centuries:	8th century – 9th century – 10th century
Decades:	850s 860s 870s – 880s – 890s 900s 910s
Years:	880 881 882 883 884 885 886 887 888 889
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Events

• 885: Vikings lay siege to Paris
• 886: Alfred the Great of Wessex captures London

Important people

• Charles the Fat
• Alfred the Great
• Basil I