April 4 in History for Kids

April 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1572, 1640, 1268, 1796. 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 1572, William Strachey was born. William became known as english author.
In 1640, Gaspar Sanz was born. Gaspar became known as spanish guitarist, composer, and priest.
In 1268, a five-year Byzantine–Venetian peace treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos.
In 1796, georges Cuvier delivers the first paleontological lecture.

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