Siege of Narbonne: Pepin III layssiege to the fortress city ofNarbonne, occupied byGothic-Muslim forces. Thegarrison and residents are able to withstand the attacks, thanks to the supplies provided by sea by the Arab fleet.
Abd al-Rahman ibn Habib al-Fihri launches an assault on the island of Sardinia, perhaps the beginning of the occupation of the island by theMuslim Arabs that lasts until1005.[2] He also attempts to invadeSicily, but finds the defenses too strong.
March 22 –Pope Zachary dies atRome after an 11-year reign. He is succeeded byStephen, but he dies four days after, and is not considered legitimate because he was notconsecrated.
