June 26 in History for Kids

June 26 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1694, 1702, 1843, 1857. 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 1694, Georg Brandt was born. Georg became known as swedish chemist and mineralogist.
In 1702, Philip Doddridge was born. Philip became known as english hymn-writer and educator.
In 1843, treaty of Nanking comes into effect; Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity".
In 1857, the first investiture of the Victoria Cross takes place in Hyde Park, London.

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