April 16 in History for Kids

April 16 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1516, 1569, 1818, 1853. 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 1516, Tabinshwehti was born. Tabinshwehti became known as burmese king.
In 1569, John Davies was born. John became known as english poet and lawyer.
In 1818, the United States Senate ratifies the Rush–Bagot Treaty, limiting naval armaments on the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain.
In 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway opens the first passenger rail in India, from Bori Bunder to Thane.

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