Year by year · 7th century

663 CE

663 CE in world history: 4 events and 1 death. 251 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 5 June

    The Tang court begins moving into the Daming Palace

    Under Emperor Gaozong, the Tang imperial family began moving from the Taiji Palace into the new Daming Palace in Chang'an. It became the seat of the imperial court and the residence of Tang emperors for more than 220 years.

    Chang'anEmperor Gaozong of TangTang Dynasty

  2. 28 August

    Tang and Silla forces destroy the Yamato fleet at Baekgang

    Near the mouth of the Geum river in south-western Korea, Tang and Silla forces fought the fleet of Yamato Japan, sent to support the Baekje restoration movement. The Tang navy destroyed the Japanese fleet, ending hopes of reviving Baekje.

    Battle of BaekgangTang Dynasty
ProfileState177 states with a known seat in 663 CEOpen the atlas at 663 CE →

In the profiles

  • BaekjeTang and Silla defeat Baekje loyalists and a Yamato fleet at Baekgang
  • Tibetan EmpireTibet conquers the Tuyuhun around Lake Kokonor

Died in 663 CE 1

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