August 2 in History for Kids

August 2 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1627, 1754, 1784, 1790. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the August hub for the rest of the month.

In 1627, Samuel Dirksz van Hoogstraten was born. Samuel became known as dutch painter.
In 1754, Pierre Charles L'Enfant was born. Pierre became known as french-American architect and engineer, designed Washington, D.C.
In 1784, the first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London.
In 1790, the first United States Census is conducted.

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.