August 30 in History for Kids

August 30 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1574, 1609, 1835, 1836. 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 1574, Albert Szenczi Molnár was born. Albert became known as hungarian writer and translator.
In 1609, Artus Quellinus the Elder was born. Artus became known as flemish sculptor.
In 1835, australia: Melbourne, Victoria is founded.
In 1836, the city of Houston is founded by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen.

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