jan 1, 1453 - Fall of Constantinople
Description:
The fall of Constantinople, also known as the conquest of Constantinople, was the capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire by the Ottoman Empire. The city was captured on 29 May 1453 as part of the culmination of a 53-day siege which had begun on 6 April. This marked the fall of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) EmpireAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1453
Now
~ 573 years ago