June 9 in History for Kids

June 9 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1580, 1588, 1534, 1922. 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 1580, Daniel Heinsius was born. Daniel became known as belgian poet and scholar.
In 1588, Johann Andreas Herbst was born. Johann became known as german composer and theorist.
In 1534, jacques Cartier is the first European to describe and map the Saint Lawrence River.
In 1922, åland's Regional Assembly convenes for its first plenary session in Mariehamn, Åland; today, the day is celebrated as Self-Government Day of Åland.

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