Year 978 (CMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire Battle of Pankaleia: Rebel forces under General Bardas Skleros are defeated by the Byzantine army loyal to Emperor Basil II, commanded by General Bardas Phokas (the Younger), near Pankaleia (modern-day Hisarköy). Phokas regroups his forces and continues his march to the East, drawing Skleros away from Constantinople. Europe War of the Three Henries: Emperor Otto II (the Red) supported by his nephew Otto I, duke of Bavaria and Carinthia, attacks Passau, where the rebels have assembled. In September, the town surrenders due to Otto's siege tactics, which includes a bridge of boats. Ending of the revolt of Henry II (the Wrangler) against Otto II. Otto II has the three insurrectionists punished at Magdeburg. Henry II is stripped of all his possessions and
Año 978 (CMLXXVIII) fue un año común a partir del martes (enlace mostrará el calendario completo) del calendario juliano. Eventos Por lugar del Imperio Bizantino Batalla de Pankaleia: Fuerzas rebeldes bajo el General Bardas Skleros son derrotados por el ejército bizantino leal al Emperador Basilio II, comandado por su sobrino Otto I (el Rojo), el Duque de Baviera y Carintia, ataca Passau, donde los rebeldes se han reunido. En septiembre, los rendidores de la ciudad debido a la táctica de asedio de Otto, que incluye un puente de barcos. El final de la rebelión de Henry II (el Wrangler) ha contra Otto II. En la insurrección de Henry II, Otto II ha sido castigado.