What happened in 1460
2 entries recorded for 1460, listed by date. That was 566 years ago.
1460 at a glance
- Years ago
- 566 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 15th century
- Decade
- 1460s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
August
- August 3
James II of Scotland
James II of Scotland (pictured) was killed by an exploding cannon at Roxburgh Castle.
December
- December 30
Wars of the Roses
Wars of the Roses: At the Battle of Wakefield, Lancastrian forces destroyed the Yorkist army and killed Richard of York at Sandal Magna in West Yorkshire, England.
Questions about 1460
What happened in 1460?
This site records 2 entries for 1460, including James II of Scotland on August 3. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1460?
566 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1460 turns 566 this year.
Which century is 1460 in?
1460 falls in the 15th century, in the 1460s.
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