October 7

October 7 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1576, 1591, 1826, 1912. 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 1576, John Marston was born. John became known as english poet and playwright.
• In 1591, Pierre Le Muet was born. Pierre became known as french architect.
• In 1826, the Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S.
• In 1912, the Helsinki Stock Exchange sees its first transaction.

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