Historical eventDecember 23583

Yohl Ikʼnal

Yohl Ikʼnal (signature pictured) acceded to the throne of the Maya city-state of Palenque.

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When
Thursday, December 23 5831443 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
6th century · 580s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 583.

What happened

Yohl Ikʼnal (signature pictured) acceded to the throne of the Maya city-state of Palenque.

December 23 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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When did Yohl Ikʼnal happen?

December 23 583 — 1443 years ago, on a Thursday.

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