June 24 in History for Kids

June 24 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1465, 1546, 1497, 1717. 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 1465, Isabella del Balzo was born. Isabella became known as queen Consort of Naples.
In 1546, Robert Persons was born. Robert became known as english Jesuit priest, insurrectionist, and author.
In 1497, john Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings.
In 1717, the Premier Grand Lodge of England is founded in London, the first Masonic Grand Lodge in the world (now the United Grand Lodge of England).

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