Historical Events
Fall of Constantinople
Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire falls to the Turks under Mehmed II; ends the Byzantine Empire
- French banker Jacques Coeur's possessions confiscated
Famous Deaths
- Constantine XI Palaeologus, last Byzantine Emperor (1449-53), dies in final defense of Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks at 49
About May 29, 1453
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 570 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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