June 30

June 30 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1588, 1685, 1632, 1860. 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 1588, Giovanni Maria Sabino was born. Giovanni became known as italian organist, composer, and educator.
• In 1685, John Gay was born. John became known as english poet and playwright.
• In 1632, the University of Tartu is founded.
• In 1860, the 1860 Oxford evolution debate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History takes place.

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