Justinian's legal codification, construction of the Hagia Sophia, and the fragmentation of Western Europe into regional kingdoms.
Notable 6th Century Milestones
- 570 Jun 08: Relgion of Islam (submission) founded in Mecca.
- 526 Nov 09: Jews are expelled from Pressburg Hungary by Maria of Hapsburg.
- 532 Jan 11: Nika-revolt against Justianus and Theodora in Hippodrome Constantinople.
- 600 Feb 16: Pope Gregory the Great decrees saying "God bless You" is the correct response to a sneeze.
- 530 Oct 14: [Discorus] ends his reign as Catholic Pope.