What Happened on March 1, 1516

Historical Events

Historic Publication

Printing is completed of Erasmus' "Novum Instrumentum omne", first published New Testament in Greek

Humanist and Theologian Erasmus — Humanist and Theologian
Erasmus

1516 Highlights

About March 1, 1516

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 504 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces

What Happened in 1516

German Beer Purity Law
April 23, 1516