Historical eventJanuary 221273

Muhammad II of Granada

Muhammad II became Sultan of Granada after his father's death in a riding accident.

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When
Sunday, January 22 1273753 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1270s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1273.

What happened

Muhammad II became Sultan of Granada after his father's death in a riding accident.

January 22 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  3. 1992Space Shuttle program
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  5. 1998Space Shuttle Endeavour
  6. 1999Graham Staines
  7. 2006Evo Morales
  8. 200722 January 2007 Baghdad bombings
  9. 2009Barack Obama
  10. 20122012 Croatian European Union membership referendum
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When did Muhammad II of Granada happen?

January 22 1273 — 753 years ago, on a Sunday.

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