February 29

February 29 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1640, 1692, 1796, 1908. 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 1640, Benjamin Keach was born. Benjamin became known as particular Baptist preacher and author whose name is given to Keach's Catechism.
• In 1692, John Byrom was born. John became known as english poet and educator.
• In 1796, the Jay Treaty between the United States and Great Britain comes into force, facilitating ten years of peaceful trade between the two nations.
• In 1908, james Madison University is founded at Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States as The State Normal and Industrial School for Women by the Virginia General…

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