February 1 in History for Kids

February 1 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1459, 1648, 1411, 1884. 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 February hub for the rest of the month.

In 1459, Conrad Celtes was born. Conrad became known as german poet and scholar.
In 1648, Elkanah Settle was born. Elkanah became known as english poet and playwright.
In 1411, the First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights (Prussia).
In 1884, the first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.

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