29 March 1461 March 28, 2012 Author: Staff Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England in the Battle of Towton. Famous Words of Inspiration..."There are some who've forgotten why we have a military. It's not to promote war; it's to be prepared for peace." Ronald Reagan — Click here for more from Ronald Reagan Related posts: 7 August 1461 4 July 1569 Categories: History Tags: 1461, 29 March