List of 813 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 813
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 22, 813 | Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. |
| July 11, 813 | Byzantine emperor Michael I, under threat by conspiracies, abdicates in favor of his general Leo the Armenian, and becomes a monk (under the name Athanasius). |