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Feb 23, 1440
Invention of the Printing Press
The printing press was invented in 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg. The invention put quite a demand on printed paper, news articles, books, etc. The printing press modernized into the printer, and layed foundation for more technology. -
Dec 13, 1466
Death of Donatello
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, or Donatello, was a well-known artist and sculptor of the Italian Renaissance. He died in 1466 after his last commision in Florence. He was buried in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, next to Cosimo de' Medici the Elder. -
Oct 12, 1492
Discovery of America
Christopher Columbus set sail to find glory, god and gold for Asia. They left from the Spanish ports of Spain, heading to Asia. But they ran into an unknown road bump, soon to be called America. He named the place "The New World". -
Jan 2, 1500
Vihuela is Introduced
The Vihuela is a musical instrument that originated in Spain. It resembles much of a guitar, and is used mainly in Mexican music today. -
Nov 16, 1512
Michelangelo Finishes the Sistine Chapel
In 1508, Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It took 4 years for Michelangelo to complete. The ceiling itself is a proving of large amounts of effort and artistic ability. -
Apr 26, 1564
Birth of William Shakespeare
Born into the world at this date is William Shakespeare, who is known as the best poet and playwright ever. He created such masterpieces as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. -
Apr 6, 1580
Dover Straits Earthquake
The Dover Straits earthquake of 1580 has been recorded to be the largest earthquake in all of England's History. Occuring at 6 o'clock in the morning, this earthquake was of large magnitude. -
Scotland Adopts January 1 as New Year's Day
Scotland finally turns January 1st as the New Years Day. -
Death of Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I was the Queen of England from 1558 to her death. She became sick in depression, due to the death of all of her friends. Her funeral consisted of her coffin carried down a river on a barge lit with torches, and carried in a hearse drawn by four horses in black velvet.
