672

Europe

 * succeeds Reccaswinth as king of the.

Asia

 * Short reign of, emperor of Japan
 * ascends to the throne of

Religion

 * — succeeds  as the 77th.

Births

 * the Venerable (died ),  theologian, historian, and chronologist (approximate date of birth)

Deaths

 * —, Pope
 * —, Chinese chancellor of the (born )
 * , emperor of Japan
 * , emperor of Japan
 * , king of the
 * , military leader
 * , military leader