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

Decades: 620s 630s 640s 650s 660s - 670s - 680s 690s 700s 710s 720s

Years: 668 669 670 671 672 - 673 - 674 675 676 677 678

Events

Hlothhere becomes king of Kent
Maelduin becomes King of Dalriada
Foundation of Ely, England

Births

Bede, English monk, writer and historian (or 672)

Deaths

Childeric II, Frankishish king of Austrasia, Neustria and Burgundy
Domangart II, King of Dalriada
General Kim, Yoo-Sin of Silla

Heads of states

Japan - Temmu Emperor of Japan (672-686)