July 8

July 8 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1478, 1593, 1497, 1741. 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 1478, Gian Giorgio Trissino was born. Gian became known as italian linguist, poet, and playwright.
• In 1593, Artemisia Gentileschi was born. Artemisia became known as italian painter.
• In 1497, vasco da Gama sets sail on the first direct European voyage to India.
• In 1741, reverend Jonathan Edwards preaches to his congregation in Enfield, Connecticut his most famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"; an influence…

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