The year started on a Monday.

Pope John VIII was assassinated at Rome after a 10-year reign, the victim of a political conspiracy.

King Alfred the Great of England increases the size of his new navy, and sails out to attack four Viking ships.

In the Battle of Remich, a Frankish army under Bishop Wala of Metz is defeated by Vikings. During the fighting Wala is killed.

And in the year 822, the western part of the United States was as drought ridden as it is today.

This is called Aridification:

Climate change resulting in higher temperatures and long-term drought.

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