April 22 in History for Kids

April 22 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1658, 1707, 1529, 1876. 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 1658, Giuseppe Torelli was born. Giuseppe became known as italian violinist and composer.
In 1707, Henry Fielding was born. Henry became known as english novelist and playwright.
In 1529, treaty of Zaragoza divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297.5 leagues (1,250 kilometres (780 mi)) east of the Moluccas.
In 1876, the first National League baseball game is played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia.

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