Important Historical Events of the year 986, Year 986 in History

List of 986 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 986

What happened in the year 986?

Date Event
March 2, 986 Louis V becomes the last Carolingian king of West Francia after the death of his father, Lothaire.
August 17, 986 Byzantine–Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Samuel and Aron defeat the Byzantine forces at the Gate of Trajan, with Byzantine Emperor Basil II barely escaping.