July 1 in History for Kids

July 1 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1586, 1633, 1523, 1643. 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 July hub for the rest of the month.

In 1586, Claudio Saracini was born. Claudio became known as italian lute player and composer.
In 1633, Johann Heinrich Heidegger was born. Johann became known as swiss theologian and author.
In 1523, jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels.
In 1643, first meeting of the Westminster Assembly, a council of theologians ("divines") and members of the Parliament of England appointed to restructure the…

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