November 12

November 12 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1606, 1615, 1439, 1892. 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 November hub for the rest of the month.

• In 1606, Jeanne Mance was born. Jeanne became known as french-Canadian nurse, founded the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal.
• In 1615, Richard Baxter was born. Richard became known as english minister, poet, and theologian.
• In 1439, plymouth becomes the first town incorporated by the English Parliament.
• In 1892, pudge Heffelfinger becomes the first professional American football player on record, participating in his first paid game for the Allegheny Athletic…

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