Newspaper History Timeline By shujianbu Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Dec 31, 2011 Timeline of Newspaper Mar 11, 1702 The first English language daily newspaper is published called the Daily Courant. Multi-colored engraving invented by German Jakob Le Blon. Jan 1, 1725 Stereotyping invented by William Ged In Scotland. Jan 1, 1800 Iron printing presses invented. Jan 1, 1819 Rotary printing press invented by Napier.