1978 Event Gutenberg Bible, 1 of 21, sells for $2.4 million, London 1468 Death John Gutenberg, German inventor (boekdrukkunst), dies 1468 Death Johann Gensfleisch Gutenberg, printer, dies 1457 Event Oldest known exactly dated printed book (c 3 years after Gutenberg) 1457 Event Gutenberg Bible became the 1st printed book 1455 Event Johannes Gutenberg prints 1st book, Bible (estimated date)
