August 24 in History for Kids

August 24 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1552, 1578, 1200, 1608. 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 1552, Lavinia Fontana was born. Lavinia became known as italian painter and educator.
In 1578, John Taylor was born. John became known as english poet and author.
In 1200, king John of England, signer of the first Magna Carta, marries Isabella of Angoulême in Angoulême Cathedral.
In 1608, the first official English representative to India lands in Surat.

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