Portal:Religion/On this day/October 17
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[edit] October 17:
- 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost 70 years of exile and making the first Human Rights Declaration.
- 1244 - Battle of La Forbie: Crusaders are defeated by Khwarezmians and Egyptians.
