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What Happened on February 13, 1258

Historical Events

Abbasid-Era Baghdad

Baghdad, then a city of 1 million, falls to the Mongols as the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed, tens of thousands slaughtered, ending the Islamic Golden Age

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About February 13, 1258

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 766 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius