October 19

October 19 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1605, 1784, 1386, 1789. 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 October hub for the rest of the month.

• In 1605, Thomas Browne was born. Thomas became known as english physician and author.
• In 1784, Leigh Hunt was born. Leigh became known as english poet and critic.
• In 1386, the Universität Heidelberg holds its first lecture, making it the oldest German university.
• In 1789, john Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.

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