December 22 in History for Kids

December 22 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1550, 1569, 1825, 1851. 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 1550, Cesare Cremonini was born. Cesare became known as italian philosopher and author.
In 1569, Étienne Martellange was born. Étienne became known as french architect.
In 1825, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., burns.
In 1851, india's first freight train is operated in Roorkee, to transport material for the construction of the Ganges Canal.

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