August 26 in History for Kids

August 26 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1548, 1596, 1748, 1768. 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 1548, Bernardino Poccetti was born. Bernardino became known as italian painter.
In 1596, Frederick V was born. Frederick became known as elector Palatine, Bohemian king.
In 1748, the first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia.
In 1768, captain James Cook sets sail from England on board HMS Endeavour, starting his first voyage of discovery.

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