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Events

By Place

Byzantine Empire

• Byzantines defeat Avars and Slavs besieging Constantinople.

Europe

• Arioald succeeds his brother-in-law Adaloald as king of the Lombards (approximate date)
• Edinburgh founded by King Edwin of Northumbria
• Penda becomes king of Mercia (traditional date)

Asia

• July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup d'état at the Xuanwu Gate in Chang'an.
• September 3 - Emperor Gaozu of Tang China abdicated in favor of his son Li Shimin.

Births

• Emperor Tenji - emperor of Japan
• Eanfled of Deira
• Hussain ibn Ali - Grandson of Prophet Muhammad and third Shia Imam.

Deaths

• Adaloald, king of the Lombards (approximate date)

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