August 19 in History for Kids

August 19 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1570, 1596, 1725, 1861. 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 1570, Salamone Rossi was born. Salamone became known as italian violinist and composer (probable;.
In 1596, Elizabeth Stuart was born. Elizabeth became known as queen of Bohemia.
In 1725, j. S. Bach leads the first performance of Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137, a cantata setting the unchanged text of Neander's hymn.
In 1861, first ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps.

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