The 940s was a decade that started on 1 January 940 and ended on 31 December 949. It is distinct from the decade known as the 95th decade which began on January 1, 941. and ended on December 31, 950.

Millennium: 1st millennium
Centuries: 9th century10th century11th century
Decades: 910s 920s 930s940s950s 960s 970s
Years: 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949
Categories: BirthsDeathsArchitecture
EstablishmentsDisestablishments


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  • April 21 – Bajkam, commander of commanders of the Abbasid Caliphate

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