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Jan 1, 1440
Invention of the Printing Press
It was created around 1440 by German Johannes Gutenberg. He printed the Biblia Pauperum, which was published in Germany. The printing press was the first example of mass book production. -
Period: Jan 1, 1440 to
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Apr 2, 1521
Martin Luther trip to Worms
This journey was more like a victory march. The people, of the towns he went through, gladly welcomed him. He got to Worms on April 16, and the people cheered for him. -
Jan 2, 1524
Giovanni da Verazza sent to voyage of discovery in the New World.
Francis I sent Giovanni to New World. He went on a ship called La Dauphine. He explored the coast of North America and found a harbor which he named Angouleme (Manhattan). -
Apr 23, 1564
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was born on this date in Stratford-on-Avon. He went to Stratford Grammar school. He worked for the London Theater World in 1594- 1608. He had the most magnificent sonnets. Also, he made and invented words. -
Death of Elizabeth I
She was about 70 years old when she. She was one of the greatest monarchs that ruled England. Some people say she died of blood poisoning because of the white make-up, some say of cancer or old age.
