681

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

Decades: 630s 640s 650s 660s 670s - 680s - 690s 700s 710s 720s 730s

Years: 676 677 678 679 680 - 681 - 682 683 684 685 686

• Bulgaria is recognised as an independent state.
• Wilfrid of York is expelled from Northumbria by Ecgfrith and retires into Sussex

Births

Deaths

• January 10 - Pope Agatho
• Ebroin, Mayor of the Neustrian Palace