What Happened In History Year 661

Historical Events for the Year 661

• 27th January » The Rashidun Caliphate ends with the death of Ali.

Famous Birthdays in 661

• 12th February » Princess Ōku of Japan (d. 702)
• 28th March » Muawiya II, Arab caliph (d. 684)

Famous Deaths in History for 661

• 3rd January » Pope Benjamin of Alexandria known as Benjamin, patriarch of Alexandria
• 27th January » Ali, Saudi Arabian caliph (b. 607)
• 17th February » Finan of Lindisfarne, Irish monk and bishop

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