December 13 in History for Kids

December 13 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1585, 1640, 1642, 1769. 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 1585, William Drummond of Hawthornden was born. William became known as scottish poet.
In 1640, Robert Plot was born. Robert became known as english chemist and academic.
In 1642, abel Tasman is the first recorded European to sight New Zealand.
In 1769, dartmouth College is founded by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, with a royal charter from King George III, on land donated by Royal governor John Wentworth.

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