April 24 in History for Kids

April 24 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1608, 1706, 1704, 1800. 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 1608, Gaston was born. Gaston became known as duke of Orléans, third son of King Henry IV of France.
In 1706, Giovanni Battista Martini was born. Giovanni became known as italian pianist and composer.
In 1704, the first regular newspaper in British Colonial America, The Boston News-Letter, is published.
In 1800, the United States Library of Congress is established when President John Adams signs legislation to appropriate $5,000 to purchase "such books as may be…

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