Historical eventJanuary 24914

Fatimid Caliphate

The Fatimid Caliphate began their first invasion of Egypt, against the Abbasids, which eventually ended in failure.

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When
Monday, January 24 9141112 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
10th century · 910s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 914.

What happened

The Fatimid Caliphate began their first invasion of Egypt, against the Abbasids, which eventually ended in failure.

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When did Fatimid Caliphate happen?

January 24 914 — 1112 years ago, on a Monday.

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