jan 20, 1439 - Invention of the Printing Press
Description:
The interchangeable moveable type printing press was invented by Johann Gutenberg. It made spreading ideas a lot easier, increasing literacy of the European population and aiding in the advent of the Protestant Reformation by disseminating the works of major Protestant leaders such as Martin Luther. The invention of the printing press fits with the OS theme because it played a key role in dispersing information and fostered the development of differing religious and world views.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 20, 1439
Now
~ 586 years ago