680 BC
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Year of the Metal Ox辛丑( at the beginning of the year metal rat庚子)
Events
Politics and World Affairs
- The Assyrian king Sennacherib was assassinated on 16 January ( 20 Tebetu ) during a rebellion in his 24th year of reign. On March 14, ( 18 Addaru ) follows Esarhaddon his son on the throne. His first regnal year begins 12 days later on 1 Nisannu ( evening of 25 March).
- 685/680: Rusa II becomes king of Urartu.
Science and Technology
Sports
- At the Olympic Games for the first time car races are held.
Died
- 680 BC: Argišti II, King of Urartu ( * before 714)