June 2 in History for Kids

June 2 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1621, 1644, 1615. 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 1621, (baptized) Isaac van Ostade was born. (baptized) became known as dutch painter.
In 1644, William Salmon was born. William became known as english medical writer.
In 1615, the first Récollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City, from Rouen, France.

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