January 10 in History for Kids

January 10 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1702, 1760, 1812, 1863. 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 January hub for the rest of the month.

In 1702, Johannes Zick was born. Johannes became known as german painter.
In 1760, Johann Rudolf Zumsteeg was born. Johann became known as german composer and conductor.
In 1812, the first steamboat on the Ohio River or the Mississippi River arrives in New Orleans, 82 days after departing from Pittsburgh.
In 1863, the Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground.

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