July 10

July 10 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1501, 1638, 1806, 1938. 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 1501, Cho Sik was born. Cho became known as korean poet and scholar.
• In 1638, David Teniers III was born. David became known as flemish painter.
• In 1806, the Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company.
• In 1938, howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world that will set a new record.

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