August 5 in History for Kids

August 5 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1461, 1623, 1583, 1620. 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 1461, Alexander Jagiellon was born. Alexander became known as polish king.
In 1623, Antonio Cesti was born. Antonio became known as italian organist and composer.
In 1583, sir Humphrey Gilbert establishes the first English colony in North America, at what is now St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 1620, the Mayflower departs from Southampton, England, carrying would-be settlers, on its first attempt to reach North America; it is forced to dock in Dartmouth…

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