1985
Jan 1
Desktop Publishing
Computer makes printing personal.
15214 days ago41 years 7 months 27 days
1843
Jan 1
Rotary Press
Massive speed increase for newspapers.
67079 days ago183 years 7 months 27 days
1605
Jan 1
First Newspaper
Relation is published in Strasbourg.
154006 days ago421 years 7 months 27 days
1517
Jan 1
Reformation
Mass-produced pamphlets spread ideas.
186148 days ago509 years 7 months 27 days
1455
Jan 1
Gutenberg Bible
First major book printed in the West.
208793 days ago571 years 7 months 27 days
1440
Jan 1
Gutenberg Press
Movable type changes book production.
214272 days ago586 years 7 months 27 days