634 - Definition and Overview

Events

• The Arabs invade Palestine.
• September - Khalid b. al-Waled captures Damascus.
• Omar succeeds Abu Bakr as Caliph of Islam.
• Oswald of Bernicia defeats Cadwallon ap Cadfan of Gwynedd in the Battle of Heavenfield and reunites Northumbria.

Births

Deaths

• August 23 - Abu Bakr, first Caliph of Islam
• Cadwallon ap Cadfan, king of Gwynedd