What happened in 622?
7 recorded events in 622, including 4 in people, 1 in major events and 1 in empires & countries.
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Major Events 1
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The Hijra
Muhammad and his followers migrate from Mecca to Medina, marking year one of the Islamic calendar.
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People 4
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Stephen of Alexandria died
Philosopher
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Prince Shōtoku died
Semi-legendary Japanese prince (574–622)
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Yin Kaishan died
Chinese general during the Sui and Tang dynasties
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Luo Shixin died
Seventh century Chinese general
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Religion & Belief Systems 1
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Al-Ijabah Mosque
Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Empires & Countries 1
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first Islamic state founded
first Islamic state was founded, with its capital at Medina.
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