656

Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century

Decades: 600s 610s 620s 630s 640s - 650s - 660s 670s 680s 690s 700s

Years: 651 652 653 654 655 - 656 - 657 658 659 660 661

Events

• Ali succeeds Uthman as Caliph
• Battle of Basrah (also known as Battle of the Camel)
• Oswiu of Northumbria annexes Mercia

Births

Deaths

• Uthman ibn Affan, Caliph (murdered)
• Peada, king of Mercia (murdered)