Historical Events In 1453
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Jan 06 Emperor Frederik III becomes archduke of Austria in the year 1453.
Apr 02 In the year 1453 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 on this day in history.
May 29 Constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor, dies at 49 in the year 1453.
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 41 Jewish martyrs burned at stake at Breslau in the year 1453.
Jul 17 1st battle at Castillon: French beat English troops in the year 1453.
Jul 17 In the year 1453 john Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader
Jul 20 On this day in history enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler
Jul 23 Battle at Gavere: Philip the Good beats Gentse rebellion on this day in history.
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 on this day in history.