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Historic Event
Timur attacks city of Damascus, second city of the Mameluke Empire. Though scholar and negotiator Ibn Khaldūn's life spared, the city is sacked and the Umayyad Mosque destroyed.
1401 Highlights
About March 24, 1401
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 621 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries