Historical Events In 0626

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   On this day in history battle at Constantinople: Slavic/Persians/Avarenvloot defeated