Important Historical Events of the year 756, Year 756 in History

List of 756 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 756

What happened in the year 756?

Date Event
May 15, 756 Abd al-Rahman I, the founder of the Arab dynasty that ruled the greater part of Iberia for nearly three centuries, becomes emir of Cordova, Spain.
July 15, 756 An Lushan Rebellion: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang is ordered by his Imperial Guards to execute chancellor Yang Guozhong by forcing him to commit suicide or face a mutiny. General An Lushan has other members of the emperor's family killed.