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Nov 11, 1346
The black death
It occured in Euruope between 1348 and 1350. The disease was spread by black rats, that had fleas.It killed 30-60 percent of Europe's population. It continued to show up until the 19th century where it left Europe for good. -
Nov 11, 1347
First gun in Europe
The first gun in europe was one of the first weapons they had. This gave them power over their enemies. They used the guns on ships as well.The gun was used often due to the constant battles in Europe. -
Nov 11, 1406
Map rediscovered, becomes the best existing map
Ptolomey's map was found again in western Europe. It contained thousands of refrences to the world. It was one of the first maps to use longitude and lattitude. It became the best existing map of the world. -
Nov 11, 1453
Moselm Turks capture constantinople
The constantinople empire came to an end when the turks over populated constantinople in battle. The turks used the new gunpower cannon to destroy the city. Constantinople people tried to fight back, but could not defeat the turks. The turks then captured constantinople in 1453. -
Nov 11, 1492
Columbus discovers The West Indies
Columbus was an explorer, colonizer, and navigator. On his first voyage he discovered the west indies. In the West Indies he saw foods such as pineapples, sweet potatoes, and corn. -
Nov 11, 1498
Columbus discovers America
In 1498 Columbus disvoers America thinking it is part of Asia. His voyages led to the founding of it. He noticed European exploration and colonization had a big impact on America. -
Nov 11, 1506
Columbus dies
Columbus started to show signs of illness during his third voyage. He died on May 20, 1506, in Valladolid, Spain. He was 54 when he died. The most likely cause of death was Reiter's Syndrome, a rare tropical disease. -
Nov 11, 1514
Smallpox
Smallpox was a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms were high fever, severe prostration, and a pinkish rash.It caused the deaths of millions of Native Americans after the arrival of European settlers in the Americas. -
Nov 11, 1521
Fall of the Aztec Empire
There were many reasons for the fall fo the Aztec Empire. One was that people practiced different religions. Another was disease; it killed many people. Lastly, the different rules of each side of the battle let to the fall of the Aztec Empire. -
Nov 11, 1533
Atahualpa hanged
The spanish told Atahualpa that if he did not convert to christianity they would hang him. He agreed to be hanged then to convert to christianity. The spanish were fearful and hung Atahualpa. -
Nov 11, 1543
First accurate book on human anatomy
Nicholas Copernicus published the first accurate book on human anatomy. He had used information of the renassiance and ancient learnings. His book entitled De revolutionibus orbium coelestium. -
Nov 11, 1564
William Shakespeare is born
William Shakespeare was born to John Shakespeare and mother Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon.There is no record of his birth, but his baptism was recorded by the church, thus his birthday is assumed to be the 23 of April. All that is known of Shakespeare's youth is that he presumably attended the Stratford Grammar School, and did not proceed to Oxford or Cambridge. -
England is made the world's greatest sea power
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First telescope
The first telescope was invented in 1609. It consisted of a convex and concave lens in a tube. The combination magnified objects three or four times. -
Santa Fe, New Mexico is founded
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