Year 1462 was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events of 1462 Settlers from Portugal begin to settle the Cape Verde islands. March 28 - Vasili II of Russia dies, and is succeeded by his son Ivan III of Russia. June 17 - Vlad III Dracula attempts to assassinate Mehmed II in the Night Attack, forcing Mehmed to retreat from Wallachia. September 17 - Thirteen Years' War - Battle of Świecino (Battle of Żarnowiec): The Ki… (More on 1462)