879

Europe

 * recognized the as an independent state.

Asia

 * The Chinese rebel besieges the southern  seaport at  and slaughters much of its inhabitants of native Chinese and foreigners from around the world. His rebellion would be suppressed by 884. However, the damage he inflicted upon the authority and legitimacy of the  was one of the final blows to the dynasty, the throne of which was usurped in 907.

Religion

 * A synod convened at reinstated  (the so-called Photian Council).
 * , Count of, founded the Benedictine monastery at.

Deaths

 * —, King of the
 * , ruler of
 * , High King of Ireland