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Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century
Decades: 570s 580s 590s 600s 610s - 620s - 630s 640s 650s 660s 670s
Years: 621 622 623 624 625 - 626 - 627 628 629 630 631
Events
- July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, then Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup d'etat at the Xuanwu Gate in Chang'an.
- September 4 - Emperor Tang Gaozu of Tang China abdicated in favor of his son Li Shimin.
- Byzantines defeat Avars besieging Constantinople
- Arioald succeeds his brother-in-law Adaloald as king of the Lombards (approximate date)
- Edinburgh founded by King Edwin of Northumbria
- Adaloald, king of the Lombards (approximate date)\n
