Historical Events In 1453
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Jan 06 Emperor Frederik III becomes archduke of Austria on this day in history.
Apr 02 Mehmed II begins his siege of Constantinople (Ä°stanbul), which would fall on May 29 in the year 1453.
Apr 21 In the year 1453 turkish fleet sinks ships Golden Receiver in Constantinople
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 on this day in history.
May 29 French banker Jacques Coeurs possessions confiscated in the year 1453.
Jul 04 In the year 1453 41 Jewish martyrs burned at stake at Breslau
Jul 17 On this day in history 1st battle at Castillon: French beat English troops
Jul 17 On this day in history john Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader
Jul 20 Enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler on this day in history.
Jul 23 Battle at Gavere: Philip the Good beats Gentse rebellion on this day in history.
Oct 19 On this day in history 2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of hundred year war
Dec 24 John Dunstable, English composer, dies on this day in history.