July 2

July 2 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1486, 1597, 1494, 1937. 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 1486, Jacopo Sansovino was born. Jacopo became known as italian sculptor and architect.
• In 1597, Theodoor Rombouts was born. Theodoor became known as flemish painter.
• In 1494, age of Discovery: The Treaty of Tordesillas is ratified by Spain.
• In 1937, amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan are last heard from over the Pacific Ocean and disappear while attempting to make the first equatorial…

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