January 24 in History for Kids

January 24 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1643, 1664, 1857. 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 1643, Charles Sackville was born. Charles became known as 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet and politician, Lord Chamberlain of Great Britain.
In 1664, John Vanbrugh was born. John became known as english architect and dramatist.
In 1857, the University of Calcutta is formally founded as the first fully fledged university in South Asia.

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