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   In the year 1453 turkish fleet sinks ships Golden Receiver in Constantinople  

May 29   On this day in history constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor, dies at 49  

May 29   In the year 1453 constantinople falls to Muhammad II (Turks); ends Byzantine Empire  

May 29   French banker Jacques Coeurs possessions confiscated on this day in history.  

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

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

Jul 17   In the year 1453 john Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader  

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   On this day in history 2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of hundred year war  

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

Sep 01   On this day in history birth of gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, Spanish general (d. 1515)  

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

May 29   On this day in history constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor, dies at 49  

Jul 17   In the year 1453 death of john Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader  

Jul 20   In the year 1453 death of enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler  

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