Events

• First mention of the Spear of Destiny (approximate date).
• Spoleto becomes the capital of an independent duchy under the Lombards.
• The Jews of Clermont-Ferrand are forced to convert to Christianity.
• Year of the Elephant, according to Islamic tradition.

Births

• June 8 - Muhammad the Prophet, founder of Islam (approximate date) (d. 632)
• Pybba of Mercia (possible date)
• Childebert II of Austrasia (d. 595)

Deaths

• Gildas (traditional date)
• Livva I , king of the Visigoths