Important Historical Events of the year 640, Year 640 in History

List of 640 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 640

What happened in the year 640?

Date Event
July 6, 640 Battle of Heliopolis: The Muslim Arab army under 'Amr ibn al-'As defeat the Byzantine forces near Heliopolis (Egypt).
December 24, 640 Pope John IV is elected, several months after his predecessor's death.