February 23 in History for Kids

February 23 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1443, 1592, 1455, 1883. 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 1443, Matthias Corvinus was born. Matthias became known as hungarian king.
In 1592, Balthazar Gerbier was born. Balthazar became known as dutch painter.
In 1455, traditionally the date of publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed with movable type.
In 1883, alabama becomes the first U.S. state to enact an anti-trust law.

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