June 17 in History for Kids

June 17 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1571, 1610, 1673, 1767. 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 1571, Thomas Mun was born. Thomas became known as english writer on economics.
In 1610, Birgitte Thott was born. Birgitte became known as danish scholar, writer and translator (born 1662).
In 1673, french explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet reach the Mississippi River and become the first Europeans to make a detailed account of its course.
In 1767, samuel Wallis, a British sea captain, sights Tahiti and is considered the first European to reach the island.

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