February 13 in History for Kids

February 13 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1672, 1683, 1462, 1755. 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 1672, Étienne François Geoffroy was born. Étienne became known as french physician and chemist.
In 1683, Giovanni Battista Piazzetta was born. Giovanni became known as italian painter.
In 1462, the Treaty of Westminster is finalised between Edward IV of England and the Scottish Lord of the Isles.
In 1755, treaty of Giyanti signed by VOC, Pakubuwono III and Prince Mangkubumi. The treaty divides the Javanese kingdom of Mataram into two: Sunanate of Surakarta…

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