Historical Events in 1462 - On This Day

Historical Events in 1462

Vlad's Assassination Attempt

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