Historical Events Mehmed the Conqueror Feb 3 Sultan Mehmed II, the Conqueror inherits the throne of the Ottoman Empire Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Famous Weddings Louis XI Feb 14 Louis, dauphin of France (later Louis XI) (27) marries Charlotte of Savoy (9) without the consent of King Charles VII Famous Deaths Feb 3 Murad II, sultan of Turkey (1421-51), dies 1450 History by Year 1452 Famous People by their Chinese Zodiac Animal Year of the Rabbit2023 Year of the Dragon2024 Year of the Snake2025 Year of the Horse2026 Year of the Goat/Sheep2027 Year of the Monkey2028