Years: 1285 1286 1287 - 1288 - 1289 1290 1291

Decades: 1250s 1260s 1270s - 1280s - 1290s 1300s 1310s

Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century 1288 state leaders

Events

• February 22 - Nicholas IV becomes Pope.
• June 5 - Battle of Worringen fought over the possession of the duchy of Limburg; won by John I of Brabant.

Births

• Emperor Go-Fushimi of Japan
• Emperor Go-Daigo of Japan

Deaths