August 4 in History for Kids

August 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1522, 1604, -70, 1701. 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 1522, Udai Singh II was born. Udai became known as king of Mewar.
In 1604, François Hédelin was born. François became known as abbé d'Aubignac, French cleric and author.
In -70, the trial against Gaius Verres for corruption is opened, with Marcus Tullius Cicero as prosecutor and renowned orator Quintus Hortensius as defending lawyer.
In 1701, great Peace of Montreal between New France and First Nations is signed.

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