December 11 in History for Kids

December 11 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1566, 1595, 1239, 1901. 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 December hub for the rest of the month.

In 1566, Manuel Cardoso was born. Manuel became known as portuguese organist and composer.
In 1595, Hŏ Mok was born. Hŏ became known as korean politician, poet and scholar.
In 1239, treaty of Benavente: the heiresses of the Kingdom of León renounce their throne to King Ferdinand III of Castile.
In 1901, guglielmo Marconi transmits the first transatlantic radio signal from Poldhu, Cornwall, England to St. John's, Newfoundland.

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