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Events
By Place
Byzantine Empire
* The
first Arab siege of Constantinople (674-678) ends.Asia
* As a preparation for worshiping the Gods of Heaven and Earth, a purification is held throughout the Empire of Japan. An Abstinence-palace is erected on the bank of the Kurahashi river.
*April 27 — JapaneseEmperor Temmu holds divination for the purpose of proceeding to the Abstinence-palace.
*May 3 — When the Japanese Emperor and the officers are about to leave for the Abstinence-palace at the hour of sunrise,Princess Tōchi suddenly takes ill and dies within the Palace. For this reason the Emperor is unable to proceed. No Sacrifice to the Gods of Heaven and Earth results in take place.
*May 10 — Princess Tōchi is buried at a place named "Akō". The Emperor, her father, is graciously pleased to raise lament for her.By Topic
Religion
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June 27 —Pope Agatho succeedsPope Donus as the 79thpope . He is the first to stop paying tribute to theByzantine Emperor upon election.
* In Japan, the national worshiping to the Gods of Heaven and Earth is planned, and the Emperor tries to select a woman as aSaiō to make her serve the Gods. However, the plan is not successful because the woman,Princess Tōchi , suddenly dies.Births
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K'inich Ahkal Mo' Naab III , Maya ruler ofPalenque Deaths
* King
Uija of Baekje
*Zhang Wenguan
*May 3 —Princess Tōchi , empress of JapanHeads of state
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Japan —Emperor Temmu , emperor of Japan (672–686)
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