July 23 in History for Kids

July 23 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1441, 1614, 1711, 1813. 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 1441, Danjong of Joseon was born. Danjong became known as king of Joseon.
In 1614, Bonaventura Peeters the Elder was born. Bonaventura became known as flemish painter.
In 1711, the treaty of Pruth between the Ottoman and Russian Empire is signed.
In 1813, sir Thomas Maitland is appointed as the first Governor of Malta, transforming the island from a British protectorate to a de facto colony.

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