688

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

Decades: 630s 640s 650s 660s 670s - 680s - 690s 700s 710s 720s 730s

Years: 683 684 685 686 687 - 688 - 689 690 691 692 693

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Events

• Emperor Justinian II of the Byzantine Empire defeats the Bulgarians.
• King Caedwalla of Wessex is baptised in Rome and dies ten days later.

Births

• Charles Martel, Mayor of the Palace of the Kingdom of the Franks (approximate date)

Deaths

• Caedwalla, king of Wessex
• Perctarit, king of the Lombards

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688 is also the hull number of the US Navy attack submarine USS Los Angeles. The number has come to be a shorthand reference for all of the many submarines of the Los Angeles class. For instance, 688 Sub Attack is a computer game about submarines.\n