August 16 in History for Kids

August 16 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1557, 1573, 1570, 1891. 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 August hub for the rest of the month.

In 1557, Agostino Carracci was born. Agostino became known as italian painter and etcher.
In 1573, Anne of Austria was born. Anne became known as queen of Poland.
In 1570, the Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the Treaty of Speyer.
In 1891, the Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.

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