January 23 in History for Kids

January 23 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1622, 1745, 1570, 1656. 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 1622, Abraham Diepraam was born. Abraham became known as dutch painter.
In 1745, William Jessop was born. William became known as english engineer, built the Cromford Canal.
In 1570, james Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, is assassinated by firearm, the first recorded instance of such.
In 1656, blaise Pascal publishes the first of his Lettres provinciales.

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