661

Europe

 * and become co-rulers of the, following the death of their father.

Asia

 * ascends to the throne of.
 * becomes the 30th ruler of the dynasty.

Religion

 * Caliph is assassinated, with his assassination  was dismantled and  laid the foundation of the.

Births

 * , empress of Japan
 * , Chinese poet and official (d. )
 * , Chinese historian (d. )

Deaths

 * Ali, cousin and son-in-law of and caliph
 * (also Empress Saimei), empress of Japan
 * Aripert, king of the Lombards
 * , of