August 22 in History for Kids

August 22 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1601, 1624, 1639, 1654. 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 1601, Georges de Scudéry was born. Georges became known as french author, poet, and playwright.
In 1624, Jean Regnault de Segrais was born. Jean became known as french author and poet.
In 1639, madras (now Chennai), India, is founded by the British East India Company on a sliver of land bought from local Nayak rulers.
In 1654, jacob Barsimson arrives in New Amsterdam. He is the first known Jewish immigrant to America.

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