thumb|The Fall of Constantinople in 1453 marks the end of the [[Byzantine Empire and over two thousand years straight of Roman civilization.]]
The 1450s was a decade in the mid-15th century that included the fall of Constantinople in 1453, which ended the Byzantine Empire and more than two thousand years of continuous Roman civilization. This period matters because it marks a major turning point in history, signaling the end of one of the world's longest-lasting empires and a significant shift in European and world affairs.
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thumb|The Fall of Constantinople in 1453 marks the end of the [[Byzantine Empire and over two thousand years straight of Roman civilization.]]
The 1450s decade ran from January 1, 1450, to December 31, 1459.
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