Historical Events In 0626
Monday, 15 July 2019
Jul 02 In the year 0626 in fear of assassination, Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng in the Incident at Xuanwu Gate. On September 4, Shimin's father abdicates in his favour and Shimin becomes Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor of China.
Jul 29 Avaren/Slaves under khagan Bajan begin siege of Constantinople in the year 0626.
Aug 07 Battle at Constantinople: Slavic/Persians/Avarenvloot defeated on this day in history.