What happened in 1462
2 entries recorded for 1462, listed by date. That was 564 years ago.
1462 at a glance
- Years ago
- 564 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 15th century
- Decade
- 1460s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
June
- June 17
Hungarian–Ottoman Wars
Hungarian–Ottoman Wars: Wallachian forces led by Vlad Dracula attacked an Ottoman camp at night in an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Sultan Mehmed II.
September
- September 15
Ottoman conquest of Lesbos
The Ottoman conquest of Lesbos ended upon the surrender of commander Niccolò Gattilusio; the conquering Mehmed II executed 300 Italian soldiers by chopping them in half, claiming he was fulfilling a promise to "spare their heads".
Questions about 1462
What happened in 1462?
This site records 2 entries for 1462, including Hungarian–Ottoman Wars on June 17. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1462?
564 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1462 turns 564 this year.
Which century is 1462 in?
1462 falls in the 15th century, in the 1460s.
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