1465
Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace Develops
The five nations of the Haudenosaunee, the Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Oneida, were consolidating their remarkable confederation under the Great Law…
Songhai Empire Dominates West African Trade
Under Sunni Ali's relentless military campaigns, the Songhai state now controlled both Timbuktu and Djenne…
War of the Public Weal in France
A coalition of French princes including Charles of Burgundy rose against Louis XI, claiming to defend the common good.
Kaifeng Flood
The Yellow River burst its dikes in Henan Province, flooding tens of thousands of hectares and killing an uncounted number of peasants.
First Printed Music Published in Germany
The earliest known printed music with movable type appeared in a German liturgical book, using Gutenberg's revolutionary technology to set musical notation…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1465?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1465. The most significant is Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace Develops.
What era was 1465 part of?
1465 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1465?
The events from 1465 span North America, Africa, Europe and East Asia.