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Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century

Decades: 600s 610s 620s 630s 640s - 650s - 660s 670s 680s 690s 700s

Years: 650 651 652 653 654 - 655 - 656 657 658 659 660

Events

Empress Saimei ascends to the throne of Japan.
Clovis II succeeded by Clotaire III.
Battle of Winwaed: Northumbrian king Oswiu defeats pagan Mercian king Penda

Births

Deaths

September 1 - Pope Martin I (in exile)

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