January 19 in History for Kids

January 19 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1617, 1676, 1788, 1829. 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 1617, Lucas Faydherbe was born. Lucas became known as flemish sculptor and architect.
In 1676, John Weldon was born. John became known as english organist and composer.
In 1788, the second group of ships of the First Fleet arrive at Botany Bay.
In 1829, johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust: The First Part of the Tragedy receives its premiere performance.

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