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)