Historical Events In 0626
Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Jul 02 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 on this day in history.
Jul 29 Avaren/Slaves under khagan Bajan begin siege of Constantinople in the year 0626.
Aug 07 Battle at Constantinople: Slavic/Persians/Avarenvloot defeated in the year 0626.