January 3 in History for Kids

January 3 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1698, 1722, 1749, 1749. 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 1698, Pietro Metastasio was born. Pietro became known as italian poet and songwriter.
In 1722, Fredrik Hasselqvist was born. Fredrik became known as swedish biologist and explorer.
In 1749, benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont.
In 1749, the first issue of Berlingske, Denmark's oldest continually operating newspaper, is published.

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