572

Byzantine Empire

 * The begins a war with.
 * The is attacked by the  in Spain.

Europe

 * succeeds Alboin as king of the.
 * succeeds his brother Æthelric as king of (traditional date).

Asia

 * ascends the throne of.

Births

 * of

Deaths

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