Events in 740

4 notable events from 740 — wars, earthquakes and scandals.

• Battle of Akroinon
  740 · Türkiye · War & armed conflict
• Fujiwara no Hirotsugu rebellion
  740 · Japan · War & armed conflict
• Airship of Clonmacnoise
  740s · Ireland · Scandal & controversy
• 740 Constantinople earthquake
  Oct 26, 740 · Türkiye · Earthquake