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Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century Decades: 610s 620s 630s 640s 650s - 660s - 670s 680s 690s 700s 710s Years: 656 657 658 659 660 - 661 - 662 663 664 665 666 Events Caliph Ali Ben Abu Talib is assassinated. He is succeeded by Muawiyah I ibn Abu Sufyan, first Umayyad caliph Emperor Tenji ascends to the throne of Japan Births: Empress Gemmei of Japan Deaths Ali, uncle of Muhammad and caliph Empress Kogyoku of Japan = Empress Saimei
Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century
Decades: 610s 620s 630s 640s 650s - 660s - 670s 680s 690s 700s 710s
Years: 656 657 658 659 660 - 661 - 662 663 664 665 666
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