570
| Years: 566 567 568 569 – 570 – 571 572 573 574 | |
| Decades: 540s 550s 560s – 570s – 580s 590s 600s | |
| Centuries: 5th century – 6th century – 7th century | |
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
- April 20 – Muhammad the Prophet, founder of Islam (approximate date) (d. 632)
- Pybba of Mercia (possible date)
- Childebert II of Austrasia (d. 595)
Deaths
Categories: 570