January 17 in History for Kids

January 17 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1429, 1600, 1773, 1946. 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 1429, Antonio del Pollaiuolo was born. Antonio became known as italian artist.
In 1600, Pedro Calderón de la Barca was born. Pedro became known as spanish playwright and poet.
In 1773, captain James Cook leads the first expedition to sail south of the Antarctic Circle.
In 1946, the UN Security Council holds its first session.

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