December 10 in History for Kids

December 10 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1588, 1610, 1665, 1768. 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 December hub for the rest of the month.

In 1588, Isaac Beeckman was born. Isaac became known as dutch scientist and philosopher.
In 1610, Adriaen van Ostade was born. Adriaen became known as dutch painter.
In 1665, the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps is founded by Michiel de Ruyter.
In 1768, the first edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica is published.

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