What happened in 1470

2 entries recorded for 1470, listed by date. That was 556 years ago.

1470 at a glance

Years ago
556 (as of 2026)
Century
15th century
Decade
1470s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

October

  • October 2

    Edward IV

    Historical event

    With King Edward IV of England forced to flee to the Burgundian Netherlands after a rebellion organised by Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, Henry VI was restored to the throne.

November

  • November 28

    Đại Việt

    Historical event

    Đại Việt emperor Lê Thánh Tông launched a military expedition against Champa, beginning the Champa–Đại Việt War.

Questions about 1470

What happened in 1470?

This site records 2 entries for 1470, including Edward IV on October 2. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1470?

556 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1470 turns 556 this year.

Which century is 1470 in?

1470 falls in the 15th century, in the 1470s.

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