Historical Events In 1440
Saturday, 18 January 2025
Jan 22 In the year 1440 ivan III, the Great, Russian czar (1462-1505)/conquered Lithuania
Feb 13 Hartmann Schedel, German physician/humanist/historian in the year 1440.
Feb 21 The Prussian Confederation is formed in the year 1440.
Feb 22 On this day in history ladislaus V Posthumus, King of Hungary/Bohemia
Apr 09 On this day in history christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark.
Sep 13 Gilles de Rais is finally taken into custody upon an accusation brought against him by the Bishop of Nantes in the year 1440.
Sep 21 Frederik I van Hohenzollern, ruler Brandenburg (1417-40), dies at 68 in the year 1440.
Sep 30 In the year 1440 reginald Grey, 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn, English soldier and politician
Oct 26 Gilles de Rais, French marshal, killer of 140 children, hanged on this day in history.
Dec 22 On this day in history bluebeard, pirate, executed