February 8 in History for Kids

February 8 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1591, 1685, 1837, 1879. 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 1591, Guercino was born. Guercino became known as italian painter.
In 1685, Charles-Jean-François Hénault was born. Charles-Jean-François became known as french historian and author.
In 1837, richard Johnson becomes the first and only Vice President of the United States chosen by the Senate.
In 1879, sandford Fleming first proposes the adoption of Universal Standard Time at a meeting of the Royal Canadian Institute.

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