BC   480	Sep	1		Democracy & Western thought survive Persian attack
BC   331	Oct	1		Alexander invades Middle East
600	Jan	1		Jerusalem Hospital - Knights of Malta order
629	Jan	1		Muhammad Attacks Roman Army in Jordan
711	Jan	1		Muslim occupation of Spain
732	Oct	10		Charles stops Muslims in central France
918	Jan	1		Muslims invade Italy
999	Jan	1		Normans fight Muslims to retake Southern Italy
1095	Jul	1		Byzantine plea for help starts Crusades
1492	Jan	2		Spain ejects Muslims after 800 year occupation