August 6 in History for Kids

August 6 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1619, 1651, 1538, 1661. 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 1619, Barbara Strozzi was born. Barbara became known as italian composer and singer-songwriter.
In 1651, François Fénelon was born. François became known as french archbishop and poet.
In 1538, bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
In 1661, the Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic.

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