1962 Event Martin Walser's "Esche und Angora," premieres in Berlin 1930 Event Constantinople and Angora changes names to Istanbul and Ankara 1923 Event Angora (Ankara) becomes Turkey's capital 1402 Event Battle at Ancyra/Angora/Ankara: Timur Lenk beats sultan Bajezid I 1402 Event Battle of Angora, Ankara-Tatars defeat Turkish Army
