Historical Events
- Odo (Eudes), Count of Paris, succeeds Charles III the Fat to become King of West Francia (888-898)
Famous Deaths
- Charles III, The Fat [Charles Le Gros], Carolingian Emperor (King of West Francia and Acquitaine, 884-887), dies at about 49
List of Years
About January 13, 888 AD
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1136 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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