June 10 in History for Kids

June 10 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1557, 1632, 1596, 1624. 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 1557, Leandro Bassano was born. Leandro became known as italian painter.
In 1632, Esprit Fléchier was born. Esprit became known as french bishop and author.
In 1596, willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk discover Bear Island.
In 1624, signing of the Treaty of Compiègne between France and the Netherlands.

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