January 2 in History for Kids

January 2 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1462, 1713, 533, 1818. 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 1462, Piero di Cosimo was born. Piero became known as italian painter.
In 1713, Marie Dumesnil was born. Marie became known as french actress.
In 533, mercurius becomes Pope John II, the first pope to adopt a new name upon elevation to the papacy.
In 1818, the British Institution of Civil Engineers is founded by a group of six engineers; Thomas Telford would later become its first president.

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