What happened in 627
2 entries recorded for 627, listed by date. That was 1399 years ago.
627 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1399 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 7th century
- Decade
- 620s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
April
- April 12
Edwin of Northumbria
King Edwin of Northumbria was baptised by Bishop Paulinus of York.
December
- December 12
Battle of Nineveh (627)
At the Battle of Nineveh, the Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeated the forces of Sasanian emperor Khosrow II, commanded by Rhahzadh, near present-day Mosul, Iraq.
Questions about 627
What happened in 627?
This site records 2 entries for 627, including Edwin of Northumbria on April 12. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 627?
1399 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 627 turns 1399 this year.
Which century is 627 in?
627 falls in the 7th century, in the 620s.
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