1446
| Years: 1443 1444 1445 – 1446 – 1447 1448 1449 | |
| Decades: 1410s 1420s 1430s – 1440s – 1450s 1460s 1470s | |
| Centuries: 14th century – 15th century – 16th century | |
Events
- Mehmed II Sultan of the Ottoman Empire is forced to abdicate in favor of his father Murad II by the Janissaries.
- The Portuguese reach Guinea-Bissau.
- October 9 – The Hangul alphabet is created in Korea. The Hunmin Jeongeum published during the year is consided the start of this brand new scientific writing system.
- December 10 – Murad II, sultan of the Ottoman Empire, destroys the Hexamillion wall in an assault that includes cannons. This renders the Morea open to Ottoman invasion.
Births
- Margaret of Burgundy, wife of Charles the Bold
- Alexander Agricola, Franco-Flemish composer
Deaths
- Filippo Brunelleschi, Italian architect (b. 1377)
Categories: 1446