Events

• End of the reign of Empress Koken of Japan; she is succeeded by Emperor Junnin.
• King Desiderius of the Lombards capture Spoleto and Benevento.
• Swithred succeeded by Sigeric as king of Essex.
• The Chinese city Guangzhou was sacked by Arab and Persian raiders.

Births

• Theodore the Studite, monk (approximate date)

Deaths