Historical Events
Battle of Towton
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Duke Edward of York defeats the Lancastrian army, deposes King Henry VI and Queen Margaret of Anjou and proclaims himself as King Edward IV
Famous Deaths
- Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland, English politician (b. 1421)
1461 Highlights
About March 29, 1461
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 562 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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