Historical Events
- The 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, Ali ibn Abu Talib is struck on the head while praying at the Great Mosque of Kufa, Mesopotamia by a poison-coated sword wielded by Ibn Muljam a Kharijite, dies two days later
List of Years
About January 27, 661 AD
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1363 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey