570

Europe

 * becomes the capital of an independent under the  chieftain.

Asia

 * Estimation:, capital of the , becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from , capital of the.
 * attacks the in.

Religion

 * First mention of the (approximate date).
 * The s of are forced to convert to.
 * , according to Islamic tradition.

Births

 * — the Prophet, founder of  (approximate date) (d. )
 * (possible date)
 * (d. )
 * , Chinese chancellor of the (d. )
 * , former of the fallen, later served as an official in the Sui and Tang dynasties
 * , Chinese official and historian (d. )

Deaths

 * (traditional date)
 * , king of the
 * , head of the of