February 21

February 21 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1556, 1788, 1245, 1804. 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 1556, Sethus Calvisius was born. Sethus became known as german astronomer, composer, and theorist.
• In 1788, Francis Ronalds was born. Francis became known as british scientist, inventor and engineer who was knighted for developing the first working electric telegraph.
• In 1245, thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland, is granted resignation after confessing to torture and forgery.
• In 1804, the first self-propelling steam locomotive makes its outing at the Pen-y-Darren Ironworks in Wales.

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