June 4

June 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1704, 1801, 1784, 1876. 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 1704, Benjamin Huntsman was born. Benjamin became known as english inventor and businessman.
• In 1801, James Pennethorne was born. James became known as english architect, designed Victoria Park.
• In 1784, élisabeth Thible becomes the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon. Her flight covers four kilometres (2.5 mi) in 45 minutes, and reaches an…
• In 1876, an express train called the Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco via the first transcontinental railroad, 83 hours and 39 minutes after…

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