The 880s Decade began on 1 January 880 and ended on 31 December 889. It is distinct from the decade known as the 89th decade which began on January 1, 881 and ended on December 31, 890. Millennia 1st millennium Centuries 8th century 9th century 10th century Decades 860s 870s 880s 890s 900s Years 880 881 882 883 884 885 886 887 888 889 Categories Births Deaths Establishments Disestablishments Events 885: Vikings lay siege to Paris 886: Alfred the Great of Wessex captures London Important people Charles the Fat Alfred the Great Basil I