Today in History for Year 711
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Months in Year 711: April July December
Historical Events
Events 1 - 3 of 3
Apr 30th - Islamic conquest of Hispania: Moorish troops led by Tariq ibn-Ziyad land at Gibraltar to begin their invasion of the Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus).
Jul 9th - Berbers under Tarik-ibn Ziyad occupies North Spain
Jul 19th - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic.
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 2 of 2
Apr 14th - Childebert III, king of French, dies at about 27
Dec 11th - Justitianus II, emperor of Byzantium, dies at about 42
