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What Happened on June 20, 451 AD

Historical Events

Battle of the Catalaunian Plains

Battle of the Catalaunian Plains: Roman and Visigoths forces defeat Attila the Hun in north east France, halting Hun invasion of Roman Gaul (exact date disputed)

Famous Deaths

  • Theodoric I, King of the Visigoths (418-451), killed fighting the Huns. at the Battle of Châlons, dies at 60 or 61 [birth date uncertain]
List of Years

About June 20, 451 AD

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1573 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini