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Muhammad Born
The prophet of Islam was born in Mekkah. -
Jan 1, 656
Ali becomes 4th Caliph
Muhammads son-in-law becomes the fourth Caliph in the Islamic Empire -
Period: Jan 1, 661 to Jan 1, 750
Umayyad Dynasty
The Umayyad Dynasty lasted 89 yearsand in that time they moved the capitol of the Islamic Empire to Damascus. -
Mar 26, 1095
Urban II called for a Crusade
Urban II wanted to take back the holy land, including Jerusalem and Palestine, from the Seljuk Turks. -
Period: Mar 26, 1337 to Mar 26, 1453
100 Year War
The 100 year wars between England and France. It started when Edward III wanted to take land from France, and it ended with a tie. -
Jan 1, 1348
The Black Death
The Black Death was a disease originating from fleas on rats, and killing about one third of Europe. -
9-11
Terrorist planes crashed into the twin towers and pentagon under direction of terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden. -
Clovis Became King of Franks
Clovis became the king of the Franks and became the first germanic ruler to accept Catholicism. -
Charlamange became King
Charlamange becomes Frankish King and was known as one of the great monarchs. -
Benedict founded Monte Cassino monastary
Benedict wasa Roman official, and his monastary became a model for every other monastary.
