What happened in 747

1 entries recorded for 747, listed by date. That was 1279 years ago.

747 at a glance

Years ago: 1279 (as of 2026)
Century: 8th century
Decade: 740s
Generation born: Before the named generations
Entries here: 1
Breakdown: 1 historical events

June

June 9
AD 747
Historical event
Abu Muslim initiated an open revolt against Umayyad rule, eventually leading to the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate under the Black Standard.

Questions about 747

What happened in 747?

This site records 1 entries for 747, including AD 747 on June 9. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 747?

1279 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 747 turns 1279 this year.

Which century is 747 in?

747 falls in the 8th century, in the 740s.

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