The world in 933 AD — what happened that year

10 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

China (9)

On the first day of the twelfth month, day Guimao, mourning was begun at the West Palace, and the emperor ascended the throne before the bier. (Old History of the Five Dynasties (Jiu Wudai shi), Annals 舊五代史卷45)
Prince of Qin Congrong led his troops into the Xingsheng Palace, failed, and was executed. (New History of the Five Dynasties (Xin Wudai shi), Annals 新五代史卷06 長興4年11月)
Mingzong died at the Yonghe Hall at age sixty-seven. (New History of the Five Dynasties (Xin Wudai shi), Annals 新五代史卷06 長興4年11月)
Wang Yanjun, King of Min, declares himself emperor and names the state Great Min. (Zizhi Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror) 資治通鑑卷278 제32단(머리글 이후 비공백 줄 기준))
Meng Zhixiang becomes Military Commissioner of Dongxi Chuan and King of Shu. (Zizhi Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror) 資治通鑑卷278 제37단(머리글 이후 비공백 줄 기준))
An Congjin attacks Xiazhou, but the city is strong and the Dangxiang seize his grain, so he withdraws. (Zizhi Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror) 資治通鑑卷278 제49단(머리글 이후 비공백 줄 기준))
Li Congrong, Prince of Qin, sets an ambush at Tianjin Bridge but is defeated by Zhu Hongshi's cavalry and killed. (Zizhi Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror) 資治通鑑卷278 제70단(머리글 이후 비공백 줄 기준))
Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang dies. (Zizhi Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror) 資治通鑑卷278 제75단(머리글 이후 비공백 줄 기준))
The Prince of Song (Emperor Min) ascends the throne. (Zizhi Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror) 資治通鑑卷278 제79단(머리글 이후 비공백 줄 기준))

Japan (1)

Nankai-do pirates, unchecked, swarmed everywhere. After receiving Awa's report, keigoshi (security envoys) were dispatched to each province. (Fusō Ryakuki part_02 줄 44)

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