June 23

June 23 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1456, 1824, 1305, 1532. 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 1456, Margaret of Denmark was born. Margaret became known as queen of Scotland.
• In 1824, Carl Reinecke was born. Carl became known as german pianist, composer, and conductor.
• In 1305, a peace treaty between the Flemish and the French is signed at Athis-sur-Orge.
• In 1532, henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye treaty), pledging mutual aid…

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