680
The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.
The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.
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677
Climax of the Siege of Thessalonica by the Slavs in a three-day assault on the city walls.
Climax of the Siege of Thessalonica by the Slavs in a three-day assault on the city walls.
676
Election of pope Donus following the death of pope Adeodatus II some month prior.
Election of pope Donus following the death of pope Adeodatus II some month prior.
663
Silla–Tang armies crush the Baekje restoration attempt and force Yamato Japan to withdraw from Korea in the Battle of…
Silla–Tang armies crush the Baekje restoration attempt and force Yamato Japan to withdraw from Korea in the Battle of…
660
Korean forces under general Kim Yu-sin of Silla defeat the army of Baekje in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol.
Korean forces under general Kim Yu-sin of Silla defeat the army of Baekje in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol.
657
After a prolonged siege by rebels who demand his abdication, caliph Uthman is assassinated as the rebels enter his palac
After a prolonged siege by rebels who demand his abdication, caliph Uthman is assassinated as the rebels enter his palac
657
First Fitna: In the Battle of Siffin, troops led by Ali ibn Abu Talib clash with those led by Muawiyah I.
First Fitna: In the Battle of Siffin, troops led by Ali ibn Abu Talib clash with those led by Muawiyah I.
657
Election of pope Vitalian following the death of pope Eugene I in the previous month.
Election of pope Vitalian following the death of pope Eugene I in the previous month.
655
Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria.
Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria.
645
Isshi Incident: Prince Naka-no-Ōe and Fujiwara no Kamatari assassinate Soga no Iruka during a coup d'état at the…
Isshi Incident: Prince Naka-no-Ōe and Fujiwara no Kamatari assassinate Soga no Iruka during a coup d'état at the…
645
Isshi Incident: Prince Naka-no-Ōe and Fujiwara no Kamatari assassinate Soga no Iruka during a coup d'état at the…
Isshi Incident: Prince Naka-no-Ōe and Fujiwara no Kamatari assassinate Soga no Iruka during a coup d'état at the…
645
Chinese forces under general Li Shiji besiege the strategic fortress city of Anshi (Liaoning) during the Goguryeo–Tang…
Chinese forces under general Li Shiji besiege the strategic fortress city of Anshi (Liaoning) during the Goguryeo–Tang…
642
Battle of Maserfield: Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Northumbria.
Battle of Maserfield: Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Northumbria.
640
Battle of Heliopolis: The Muslim Arab army under 'Amr ibn al-'As defeat the Byzantine forces near Heliopolis (Egypt).
Battle of Heliopolis: The Muslim Arab army under 'Amr ibn al-'As defeat the Byzantine forces near Heliopolis (Egypt).
637
The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata
The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata
637
Arab–Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge.
Arab–Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge.
636
Arab–Byzantine wars: The Battle of Yarmouk between the Byzantine Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate begins.
Arab–Byzantine wars: The Battle of Yarmouk between the Byzantine Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate begins.
636
Battle of the Yarmuk: Marking the first great wave of Muslim conquests and the rapid advance of Islam outside Arabia,…
Battle of the Yarmuk: Marking the first great wave of Muslim conquests and the rapid advance of Islam outside Arabia,…
634
Siege of Damascus: The Rashidun Arabs under Khalid ibn al-Walid capture Damascus from the Byzantine Empire.
Siege of Damascus: The Rashidun Arabs under Khalid ibn al-Walid capture Damascus from the Byzantine Empire.
633
Battle of Hatfield Chase: King Edwin of Northumbria is defeated and killed by an alliance under Penda of Mercia and…
Battle of Hatfield Chase: King Edwin of Northumbria is defeated and killed by an alliance under Penda of Mercia and…