Sweden Celebrates National Day

 Events
Jun 062024
 

Flag of Sweden

Sweden celebrates National Day. Gustavus I became the king of Sweden in 1523. Today Sweden still has a constitutional monarchy; the reigning monarch is King Carl XVI Gustaf. According to the CIA World Factbook, Sweden is about the size of California. This long, thin Scandinavian country is bordered by the Baltic Sea, and the climate ranges from sub-arctic in the north to temperate in the south. Over nine million people live in Sweden, and most of the population live in the southern portion. Iron ore, timber, and hydropower contribute greatly to the economy. Stockholm is the capital. Children can learn more at: Sweden.

Cherokees Started on the “Trail of Tears” in 1838

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Jun 062024
 

Cherokees started on the “Trail of Tears” in 1838. Over 16,000 Native Americans were forcibly removed from their long-held homelands in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. They had to move to what is today Oklahoma. Many died from starvation and exposure to the elements. Children could read The Trail of Tears by Dennis Brindel Fradin. They could also learn more at: Trail of Tears.

Susan B. Anthony Was Fined for Voting in 1872

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Jun 062024
 

Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony was fined for voting in an 1872 election in Rochester, New York. She and a group of women tried to vote. They were arrested and sentenced to pay a fine. She would not pay the fine, but the judge freed her. He was afraid she might appeal the verdict to a higher court and thus begin a series of court battles regarding women’s rights to vote and women’s suffrage. Children could learn more at: Susan B. Anthony.

Very Large Bubble – 1988

 Events
Jun 062024
 

David Stein in 1988 in New York City created a bubble fifty feet long. A bubble has three layers: soap, water, and soap. Children could make their own bubble solution by combining 1/3 part dishwashing liquid with 2/3 part water. If possible, they should let the bubble solution rest for a while before they use it. They could conduct experiments to see who could make the biggest bubble (outside of course).