June 7

June 7 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1687, 1761, 1494. 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 1687, Gaetano Berenstadt was born. Gaetano became known as italian actor and singer.
• In 1761, John Rennie the Elder was born. John became known as scottish engineer.
• In 1494, spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas which divides the New World between the two countries.

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