August 18 in History for Kids

August 18 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1450, 1497, 1492, 1826. 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 1450, Marko Marulić was born. Marko became known as croatian poet and author.
In 1497, Francesco Canova da Milano was born. Francesco became known as italian composer.
In 1492, the first grammar of the Spanish language (Gramática de la lengua castellana) is presented to Queen Isabella I.
In 1826, major Gordon Laing becomes the first European to enter Timbuktu.

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