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==== Asia ====
* [[December 16]] &ndash; General [[An Lushan]] begins the [[An Lushan Rebellion|Anshi Rebellion]] against Emperor [[Emperor Xuanzong of Tang|Xuan Zong]] of the [[Tang dynasty|Tang Dynasty]] ([[China]]). His army surges down from [[Yanjing|Fanyang]] (near modern [[Beijing]]), and moves rapidly along the [[Grand Canal (China)|Grand Canal]]. Meanwhile, Xuan Zong sends [[Feng Changqing]], governor of Fanyang, to build up defenses at the eastern capital of [[Luoyang]].
* [[Trisong Detsen]] becomes emperor of [[Tibet]]. During his reign he plays a pivotal role in the introduction of [[Buddhism]], and the establishment of the [[Nyingma]] or "Ancient" school of [[Tibetan Buddhism]].
* [[Empress Kōken]] introduces the [[Tanabata]] festival to [[Japan]].<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.psychicsophia.com/aion/chap7.html|title=Shinto and Its Festivals|first=Denny|last=Sargent}}</ref>