Transition to the Modern World By cowalsh Jan 1, 1440 Gutenberg invents the printing press Gutenberg was a german blacksmith who invented the printing press which spread through Europe very rapidly. Jan 1, 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean Jan 1, 1498 John Cabot died Jan 1, 1501 Michelangelo created the David Jan 1, 1517 Martin Luther post the 95 thesis May 3, 1590 Shakespeare writes A Midsummer Night's Dream Jan 1, 1609 Galileo invents the telescope Jan 1, 1666 Newton develops his theory about gravity
