List of 1279 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1279
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 5, 1279 | The Livonian Order is defeated in the Battle of Aizkraukle by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. |
| March 19, 1279 | A Mongol victory at the Battle of Yamen ends the Song dynasty in China. |
| October 12, 1279 | The Nichiren Shōshū branch of Buddhism is founded in Japan. |