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Nov 17, 1346
Black Death
The Black Death was on of the most devastating pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and 1350. The pleague is thought to have started in China, traveling along the Silk road and reaching Crimea. From there, probably carried by Oriental rat fleas living on merchant ships, it spread throughout the Meditteranean and Europe. The Black Death is estimated ot have killed 10-60 percent of Europe's population. -
Nov 17, 1347
Guns Apear in Europe
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Nov 17, 1420
First Caravels are Built
A caravel is a small, highly maneuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean. The lateen sails gave her speed and the capacity for sailing to windward (beating). The first Asian caravel enters the Atlantic Ocean by rounding the Cape of Good Hope. -
Nov 17, 1440
The Guttenberg Bible is Printed
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Nov 17, 1453
Capture of Constantinople
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Nov 17, 1492
Columbus Discovers New World
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Nov 17, 1498
Columbus Discovers America
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Nov 17, 1514
Smallpox wipes out Native Americans
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Nov 17, 1517
Martin Luther starts the Protestan Reformation
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Nov 17, 1522
First Voyage Around the World
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Nov 17, 1533
Spain Conquers the Incas
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Nov 17, 1543
Two Famous Books are Published
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Nov 17, 1564
William Shakespeare is Born
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Australia is Discovered
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First Telescope is Built
