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What Happened on October 8, 1480

The Great Stand on the Ugra River

Standing on the Ugra river, 1480. Miniature in Russian chronicle. XVI century.
Standing on the Ugra river, 1480. Miniature in Russian chronicle. XVI century.

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Great Stand on the Ugra river: Standoff between forces of Akhmat Khan, Khan of the Great Horde and Ivan III, Grand Prince of all Rus. Ends with a Tatar-Mongol retreat, leading to the disintegration of the Horde.

Ivan the Great
Grand Prince of Moscow and Russia Ivan the Great
1480 Highlights

About October 8, 1480

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 541 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra



What Happened in 1480

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