November 7

November 7 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1598, 1619, 921, 1665. 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 1598, Francisco de Zurbarán was born. Francisco became known as spanish painter.
• In 1619, Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux was born. Gédéon became known as french author and poet.
• In 921, treaty of Bonn: The Frankish kings Charles the Simple and Henry the Fowler sign a peace treaty or 'pact of friendship' (amicitia) to recognize their…
• In 1665, the London Gazette, the oldest surviving journal, is first published.

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