Historical Events In 1453

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 (İstanbul), which would fall on May 29.  

Apr 21   Turkish fleet sinks ships Golden Receiver in Constantinople on this day in history.  

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   On this day in history french banker Jacques Coeurs possessions confiscated  

Jul 04   On this day in history 41 Jewish martyrs burned at stake at Breslau  

Jul 17   1st battle at Castillon: French beat English troops in the year 1453.  

Jul 17   John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader in the year 1453.  

Jul 20   Enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler on this day in history.  

Jul 23   On this day in history battle at Gavere: Philip the Good beats Gentse rebellion  

Oct 19   In the year 1453 2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of hundred year war  

Dec 24   John Dunstable, English composer, dies in the year 1453.  

Sep 01   Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, Spanish general (d. 1515) was born on this day in history.  

Feb 28   On this day in history death of isabella, Duchess of Lorraine (b. 1400)  

May 29   In the year 1453 constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor, dies at 49  

Jul 17   John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader died on this day in history.  

Jul 20   Enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler died in the year 1453.  

Dec 24   On this day in history john Dunstable, English composer, dies