June 15

June 15 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1542, 1605, 1285, 1846. 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 1542, Richard Grenville was born. Richard became known as english captain and explorer.
• In 1605, Thomas Randolph was born. Thomas became known as english poet and playwright.
• In 1285, the Byzantine Empire and the Republic of Venice conclude a treaty. Apart from agreeing on a ten year truce, the Venetians are alloted a commercial quarter…
• In 1846, the Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1818, westward to the Pacific Ocean.

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