What Happened on October 10, 680 AD

Historical Events

  • Al-Hussein (Al-Ḥusayn ibn) and his followers killed at Karbala by army of Yazid, the Umayyad caliph, on the way to Kufa

Famous Deaths

  • Hazrat Hussein ibn Ali (RA), Muhammad's (SAW) grandson (b. 626) beheaded
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About October 10, 680 AD

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1342 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra