What Happened in 1462

Major Events

  • Jun 17 Vlad III the Impaler (Dracula) attempts to assassinate Mehmed II (The Night Attack), its failure forces him to retreat from Wallachia
  • Sep 17 The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec) is fought during Thirteen Years' War.
  • Nov 1 Albert VI of Habsburg lays siege to his brother Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III occupying Vienna

More People Born in 1462

Who Died in 1462

  • Mar 27 Vasili II 'the Blind' Grand Prince of Moscow, dies at 47
  • Apr 22 Gilbert de Lannoy, Flemish traveller and diplomat, dies at 76


World Leaders in 1462