History Timeline

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  • 300

    First known existance of the Maya

    First know date that the Maya existed as a people group.
  • 500

    First known existance of the Anasnazi people

    The first known date that the Anasnazi were known to exist as a people group.
  • 570

    Muhammad is Born

  • 574

    Shotoku Taishi is born

    Taishi was able to centralize power in ancient japan, however, when he died everything that he built fell to ruin. Power went back into the hands of the wealthy.
  • Mar 6, 632

    Muhammad Dies

  • Mar 6, 732

    Charles Martel Defeats Muslim army

    Charles Martel defeated the Muslims at the battle of Tours
  • Mar 7, 1000

    Gao Becomes the Kaw-Kaw Capitol

    Around the year 1000 B.C. the city of Gao became the center of the Kaw-Kaw kingdom.
  • Mar 9, 1066

    William defeats King Harold at the battle of Hastings

    William defeated Harold, the king of England, on October 14, 1066
  • Mar 6, 1071

    Turks defeat Byzantines

    The Byzantines lost to the Turks, forfeiting most of Asia minor
  • Mar 8, 1127

    Jin Dynasty takes northern china

    The Jin Dynasty took the northern parts of the Song Dynasty, creating the southern Song dynasty
  • Mar 10, 1158

    Firts European University Appears

    The First European University makes its appearance in 1158.
  • Mar 10, 1163

    Work begins on Notre Dame cathedral

    The Notre Dame Cathedral began its construction phase during this time.
  • Mar 10, 1210

    The Franciscan Order is founded

    Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan Order in 1210.
  • Mar 10, 1233

    The Inquisition Begins

    The Inquisition is founded to try and judge supposed practitioners of demonic "arts". (not sure if that is the right word to use there)
  • Mar 8, 1279

    Temujin creates the Yuang Dynasty

    Ghengis Khan conquered the Song Dynasty along with a good chunk of Asia, and established himself as ruler.
  • Mar 11, 1300

    First know Existence of the Aztec

    First known existence of the Aztec as a people group.
  • Mar 7, 1464

    Sunni Ali's Rule begins

    Sunni Ali begins his rule in 1464 A.D.
  • Mar 7, 1492

    Askia Dynasty Begins

    Askia Muhammad takes the throne in 1492 A.D. The Askia dynasty held the throne until the empire's destruction in 1591 A.D.
  • Mar 7, 1493

    Sunni Ali's Reign ends

    Sunni Ali's time as ruler comes to an end in 1493 A.D.

  • Beginning of Sui Dynasty

    The second Sui emperor, Sui Yangdi, was known for his cruelty, the Grand Canal, and his failure to effectively control and manage his empire

  • Beginning of Tang Dynasty

    Lasted much longer than the Sui dynasty. From 618 to 907 BC

  • Beginning of the Song Dynasty

    The Song dynasty lasted longer than the Tang and Sui Dynasties, but it never had the control that the Tang Dynasty had. The Song family was convinced that it was easier to pay off their enemies rather than fight them.

  • Emperor Theodosius Makes Christianity the official religion of Rome

  • Charlemagne ascends to the Frankish throne

    Charlemagne takes the throne after his father's death.

  • Pope Leo III Crowns Charlemagne's son

    On December 26th, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne's son the emperor of Rome.

  • First known existance of the Toltec peoples

    The first known date that the Toltec existed as a people group.