Historical Events In 0626
Saturday, 07 September 2024
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 on this day in history.
Aug 07 In the year 0626 battle at Constantinople: Slavic/Persians/Avarenvloot defeated