| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
| Centuries: | 6th century – 7th century – 8th century |
| Decades: | 620s 630s 640s – 650s – 660s 670s 680s |
| Years: | 650 651 652 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 650s decade ran from January 1, 650, to December 31, 659.
Events and trends
- 650, The first Chinese Paper money is issued. [1]
- 651, Emperor Yazdgerd III is murdered in Merv, ending the rule of Sassanid dynasty in Persia (Iran).
- 653, Estimated date for erection of Sandbach Crosses, commemorating the adoption of Christianity by Peada of Mercia
- 655 Penda of Mercia is slain in the Battle of Winwaed, becoming the last Heathen king of Mercia
- Buddhism introduced to Tibet
- Caliph Othman puts Muhammad's teachings (the Qur'an) into 114 chapters
Significant people
References
- ^ Roberts, J: "History of the World.". Penguin, 1994.
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