June 1

June 1 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1498, 1522, 1412, 1494. 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 June hub for the rest of the month.

• In 1498, Maarten van Heemskerck was born. Maarten became known as dutch painter.
• In 1522, Dirck Coornhert was born. Dirck became known as dutch writer and scholar.
• In 1412, the Treaty of Lubowla between the kingdoms of Hungary and Poland is confirmed with one of the largest and magnificent royal meetings and feasts ever held…
• In 1494, a monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.

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