June 13 in History for Kids

June 13 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1595, 1752, 1514, 1774. 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 1595, Jan Marek Marci was born. Jan became known as czech medical doctor and scientist.
In 1752, Frances Burney was born. Frances became known as english novelist and playwright.
In 1514, henry Grace à Dieu, at over 1,000 tons the largest warship in the world at this time, built at the new Woolwich Dockyard in England, is dedicated.
In 1774, rhode Island becomes the first of Britain's North American colonies to ban the importation of slaves.

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