Arab–Byzantine wars

Historical eventJuly 19998

Arab–Byzantine wars

Arab–Byzantine wars: After initial Byzantine gains at the Battle of Apamea, a lone Kurdish rider killed Byzantine commander Damian Dalassenos, allowing Fatimid troops to turn the tide of the battle.

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When
Tuesday, July 19 9981028 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
10th century · 990s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 998.

What happened

Arab–Byzantine wars: After initial Byzantine gains at the Battle of Apamea, a lone Kurdish rider killed Byzantine commander Damian Dalassenos, allowing Fatimid troops to turn the tide of the battle.

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When did Arab–Byzantine wars happen?

July 19 998 — 1028 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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