September 1

September 1 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1566, 1608, 1529, 1604. 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 September hub for the rest of the month.

• In 1566, Edward Alleyn was born. Edward became known as english actor and major figure of the Elizabethan theatre; founder of Dulwich College and Alleyn's School.
• In 1608, Giacomo Torelli was born. Giacomo became known as italian stage designer, engineer, and architect.
• In 1529, the Spanish fort of Sancti Spiritu, the first one built in modern Argentina, is destroyed by indigenous people.
• In 1604, adi Granth, now known as Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhs, is first installed at Harmandir Sahib.

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