What happened in 957?
957 Caspian Sea earthquake, Kōzuke-no-kuni Issha Hachimangū and Al-Mas'udi died — among 5 events recorded in 957. A further event is dated only to the wider period.
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People 1
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Al-Mas'udi died
10th-century Arab historian, geographer, and traveller
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Religion & Belief Systems 1
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Kōzuke-no-kuni Issha Hachimangū
Shinto shrine in Takasaki, Gunma Pref., Japan
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Disasters & Pandemics 1
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957 Caspian Sea earthquake
Earthquake in Iran
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Empires & Countries 1
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Kilwa Sultanate founded
Kilwa Sultanate was founded, with its capital at Kilwa Kisiwani.
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records this entry only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. It is listed here because 957 is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 957.
10th century 1
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St. Clemens
Former church in Essen, Germany
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