Memory of the day: Damascus falls to the Tatars in 1260

CAIRO – 2 February 2022: In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on February 2.

1260 - Damascus falls to the Tatars, led by Kitbuqa, one of Hulagu's leaders.

Egyptians born on this day:

1933 - Rashwan Tawfik, Egyptian actor.

1970 - Sandra Nashaat, an Egyptian director.

Egyptians who passed away on this day:

1989 - Abdel Latif El-Telbani, an Egyptian singer.