What happened in 1388
3 entries recorded for 1388, listed by date. That was 638 years ago.
1388 at a glance
- Years ago
- 638 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 14th century
- Decade
- 1380s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
April
- April 9
Old Swiss Confederacy
Despite being vastly outnumbered, forces of the Old Swiss Confederacy defeated an Austrian army at the Battle of Näfels.
May
- May 18
Battle of Buir Lake
At the Battle of Buir Lake, a Ming Chinese army led by general Lan Yu defeated the forces of Tögüs Temür, the Mongol khan of Northern Yuan.
December
- December 12
Mary of Enghien
Unable to defend her possessions, Maria of Enghien sold the lordship of Argos and Nauplia to the Republic of Venice.
Questions about 1388
What happened in 1388?
This site records 3 entries for 1388, including Old Swiss Confederacy on April 9. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1388?
638 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1388 turns 638 this year.
Which century is 1388 in?
1388 falls in the 14th century, in the 1380s.
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