What happened in 1484

2 entries recorded for 1484, listed by date. That was 542 years ago.

1484 at a glance

Years ago
542 (as of 2026)
Century
15th century
Decade
1480s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

March

  • March 26

    William Caxton

    Historical event

    William Caxton (pictured) printed the first English translation of Aesop's Fables.

December

  • December 5

    Pope Innocent VIII

    Historical event

    Pope Innocent VIII issued the papal bull Summis desiderantes affectibus, which gave the Dominican inquisitor Heinrich Kramer the explicit authority to prosecute witchcraft in Germany.

Questions about 1484

What happened in 1484?

This site records 2 entries for 1484, including William Caxton on March 26. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1484?

542 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1484 turns 542 this year.

Which century is 1484 in?

1484 falls in the 15th century, in the 1480s.

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