Historical Events In 0626

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 in the year 0626.   

Jul 29   In the year 0626 avaren/Slaves under khagan Bajan begin siege of Constantinople   

Aug 07   Battle at Constantinople: Slavic/Persians/Avarenvloot defeated in the year 0626.