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660 CE

660 CE in world history: 4 events, 2 deaths and 1 state that came to an end. 251 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 11 February

    Legendary founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu

    According to the 8th-century chronicles, Jimmu, said to descend from the sun goddess Amaterasu, became Japan's first emperor on this day. The legend is commemorated as National Foundation Day.

  2. Battle

    Battle of Hwangsanbeol

    The Battle of Hwangsanbeol was fought in 660 near present-day Nonsan in South Korea between a large Silla army under Kim Yu-sin and a small Baekje force led by General Gyebaek.

ProfileState177 states with a known seat in 660 CEOpen the atlas at 660 CE →

In the profiles

  • SillaSilla and Tang destroy Baekje after the Battle of Hwangsanbeol
  • BaekjeSilla and Tang take Sabi; King Uija surrenders

Died in 660 CE 2

States that came to an end 1

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