April 15 in History for Kids

April 15 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1452, 1588, 1817, 1936. 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 April hub for the rest of the month.

In 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was born. Leonardo became known as italian painter, sculptor, and architect.
In 1588, Claudius Salmasius was born. Claudius became known as french author and scholar.
In 1817, thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc found the American School for the Deaf (then called the Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of…
In 1936, first day of the Arab revolt in Mandatory Palestine.

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