February 11 in History for Kids

February 11 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1466, 1568, 1584, 1794. 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 1466, Elizabeth of York was born. Elizabeth became known as queen Consort of England.
In 1568, Honoré d'Urfé was born. Honoré became known as french author and playwright.
In 1584, a naval expedition led by Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa founds Nombre de Jesús, the first of two short-lived Spanish settlements in the Strait of Magellan.
In 1794, first session of United States Senate opens to the public.

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