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

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

Years: 651 652 653 654 655 - 656 - 657 658 659 660 661

Events

Ali succeeds Uthman as Caliph
Battle of Basrah (also known as Battle of the Camel)
Oswiu of Northumbria annexes Mercia

Births

Deaths

Uthman ibn Affan, Caliph (murdered)
Peada, king of Mercia (murdered)