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Jan 1, 1440
The Invention of the Gutenberg Press
The Gutenberg Press was invented in the Holy Roman Empire by Johannes Gutenberg. This invention allowed for multiple books to be copied at a faster rate expanding knowledge and education. -
Jan 1, 1485
Da Vinci's sketch of the Parachute
In 1485, Leonardo Da Vinci made a logical version of the parachute. He added features to his parachute from engineers he had conversations about on the subject. His design was not successfully tested until 2000. -
May 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers the Americas
Christopher Columbus got permission from Ferdinand and Isabella to sail. He mistakenly got lost and discovered present-day Bahamas as well as America. -
Jan 1, 1500
Japan in war
In the 1500s, Japan entered a century was unstable governments and economy. This was a century of rulers fighting for politcal power and lack of organization. It was during this time, sammurais were important members or the military unit. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther's 95 Theses posted
Martin Luther assisted in the beginning of the Reformation when he posted his 95 Theses in Germany. The 95 Theses displays Luther's opinion on the church and his beliefs against indulgences. -
Jul 12, 1536
Desiderius Erasmus Dies
Deiderius Erasmus was a very influential writer during the Reformation. He was known for his writings and beliefs. He also gained popularity for speaking out (through his writings) against the corrupted church. -
Feb 23, 1540
Exploration of the Americas Begin
The southern and western United States began to be explore by Fernando Vasquez of Coronado. Along with him were 4 monks and 335 Spanish civilians. His exploration eventually leads up to a two year long war with the Tiwa Indians. -
Jan 1, 1564
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was born sometime around 1564. He was baptised on April 26, 1564. His first major play appeared in 1592 in London. Afterwards, his most famous works such as "Macbeth" and "Hamlet" were written in the early 1600s. -
The Russian Famine Began
The eruption of the volcano Huaynaputina in Peru began the famine in 1601. All around the world, trees bloomed late, crops withered, and weather patterns changed greatly. Moscow, one of the many cities in Russia, became a graveyard. In the two years of the famine, 127,000 people were buried in Moscow. -
The Death of Elizabeth I
The death of Elizabeth I was supposedly resulted from a severe sickness from depression. After her death, James VI of Scotland become King of England.
