626

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

• 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

• Emperor Tenji of Japan
• Eanfled of Deira

• Adaloald, king of the Lombards (approximate date)