Important Historical Events of the year 917, Year 917 in History

List of 917 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 917

What happened in the year 917?

Date Event
August 20, 917 Battle of Acheloos: Tsar Simeon I of Bulgaria decisively defeats a Byzantine army.
September 5, 917 Liu Yan declares himself emperor, establishing the Southern Han state in southern China, at his capital of Panyu.