February 20 in History for Kids

February 20 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1523, 1633, 1824, 1872. 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 1523, Jan Blahoslav was born. Jan became known as czech writer.
In 1633, Jan de Baen was born. Jan became known as dutch painter.
In 1824, william Buckland formally announces the name Megalosaurus, the first scientifically validly named non-avian dinosaur species.
In 1872, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opens in New York City.

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