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Period: 400 to
The History of Aviation
The History of Aviation Explores the movement from kites to commercial flights. Many famous inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci have contributed to the journey from ground to air. -
Apr 30, 1503
The Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci begins painting the Mona Lisa and finshes it 3-4 years later. it was aquired by King Francis I of France and has been displayed in the louvre, Paris, since 1797 -
Death of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare wrote most of his known work between 1589 and 1613, these included hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Macbeth. -
Seven Years War
Britain and Prussia defeat France, Spain, Austria and Russia. Also in India over 100 British prisoners die in the "Black Hole of Calcutta" -
Declaration of Independence
On the 4th of July 1776 13 American colonies declared themselves as independant soveirgn states. -
Rail Transport
John Blenkinshop invented a steam engine which had cogs on one of its wheels. these gripped an extra rail laid down on the normal rail line and gave the train more grip. -
Spanish Inquisition
in 1834 the Spanish Inquisition that was established in 1478 by the cathoic monarch Ferdinand II and Isabella I finally ends.