Historical Events In 1453
Friday, 26 April 2024
Jan 06 On this day in history emperor Frederik III becomes archduke of Austria
Apr 02 On this day in history mehmed II begins his siege of Constantinople (Ä°stanbul), which would fall on May 29.
Apr 21 Turkish fleet sinks ships Golden Receiver in Constantinople in the year 1453.
May 29 Constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor, dies at 49 on this day in history.
May 29 Constantinople falls to Muhammad II (Turks); ends Byzantine Empire in the year 1453.
May 29 In the year 1453 french banker Jacques Coeurs possessions confiscated
Jul 04 In the year 1453 41 Jewish martyrs burned at stake at Breslau
Jul 17 1st battle at Castillon: French beat English troops on this day in history.
Jul 17 John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader on this day in history.
Jul 20 In the year 1453 enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler
Jul 23 Battle at Gavere: Philip the Good beats Gentse rebellion in the year 1453.
Oct 19 2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of hundred year war in the year 1453.
Dec 24 In the year 1453 john Dunstable, English composer, dies