Galileo By MComerci Feb 15, 1569 Galileo's Birth Galileo was born in Pisa, Italy. Sep 6, 1608 Galileo created the theory of Hydrostatic Balance. Jan 1, 1610 "The Starry Messenger" announced Galileo's discovery of the craters and mountains on the moon. Oct 1, 1623 "The Assayer" is published. Jan 8, 1642 Galileo's Death Galileo died in Arcetri, Italy.