June 25

June 25 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1568, 1709, 1678, 1848. 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 1568, Gunilla Bielke was born. Gunilla became known as queen of Sweden.
• In 1709, Francesco Araja was born. Francesco became known as italian composer.
• In 1678, venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is the first woman awarded a doctorate of philosophy when she graduates from the University of Padua.
• In 1848, a photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism.

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