The modern times begin with the discovery of printing by John Butenburg in 1438 A.D.  The Bible was the first book printed, 1445 A. D., the your columbus was born. Columbus discovers America - 1492 A.D. Copernicus discovers theory of our solar system. 1473 A.D Magellan made the first circumnavigation of globe. 1521 A.D. Martin Luther was Leader in Church Reform.  1540 A.D. Spanish Inquisition, a religious persecution.  1555 A.D. Wm. Shakespeare, great English dramatist.  1616A.D. Elizabeth, Queen of England.  1603 A.D. Francis Bacon was author of Inductive Philosophy. 1626 A.D. Dr. Wm. Harvey deicovered the circulation of blood.  1658 A.D. Oliver Cromwell Lord Portector of England.  1658 A.D. James I had the Bible translated into English.  1625 A.D. Sir Robert Heath of Scotland served as Lord Chief Justice of King James I. American Colonies Settled 1607 - 1733 A.D. Isaac Newton discovered the Law of Gravitation. 1727 A.D. Wm. Penn  founder of Quakers and Pennsylvania.  1644- 1718 A.D. Benjamin Franklin Statesman, Patriot and Scientist.  1799 A.D. George Washington Patriot and First President of the United States. 1732 - 1799 A.D.