jan 1, 988 - Baptism of the Rus'
Description:
Following the defeat of General Bardas Phocas with the help of Russian aid from Vladimir I, Basil II sends his sister Anna to marry the Russian prince as part of their agreement. Vladimir and the Rus' then mass-convert to Orthodox Christianity as part of the agreement with Basil (which Vladimir wanted to do anyway).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 988
Now
~ 1038 years ago