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Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup d'état at the Xuanwu Gate in Chang'an. September 3 - Emperor Gaozu of Tang China abdicated in favor of his son Li Shimin. Byzantines defeat Avars besieging Constantinople Arioald succeeds his brother-in-law Adaloald as king of the Lombards (approximate date) Edinburgh founded by King Edwin of Northumbria Penda becomes king of Mercia (traditional date) Births Emperor Tenji of JapanEanfled of Deira Deaths Adaloald, king of the Lombards (approximate date)
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