What happened in 1450 AD?

In 1450 AD, significant historical events included the rise of the printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and information in Europe. This technological advancement facilitated the dissemination of literature and ideas, contributing to the Renaissance and the eventual Reformation. Additionally, this period marked the decline of feudalism and the beginning of the Age of Exploration, as European nations sought new trade routes and territories.