What Happened In History Year 708

Historical Events for the Year 708

• 25th March » Pope Constantine succeeds Pope Sisinnius as the 88th pope.
• 29th August » Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese calendar or Japanese date: August 10, 708).

Famous Deaths in History for 708

• 4th February » Pope Sisinnius (b. 650)
• 5th June » Jacob of Edessa, Syrian bishop (b. 640)

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