August 7 in History for Kids

August 7 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1571, 1574, 1679, 1786. 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 1571, Thomas Lupo was born. Thomas became known as english viol player and composer.
In 1574, Robert Dudley was born. Robert became known as english explorer and cartographer.
In 1679, the brigantine Le Griffon becomes the first ship to sail the upper Great Lakes of North America.
In 1786, the first federal Indian Reservation is created by the United States.

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