December 26 in History for Kids

December 26 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1687, 1716, 1723, 1805. 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 1687, Johann Georg Pisendel was born. Johann became known as german violinist and composer.
In 1716, Thomas Gray was born. Thomas became known as english poet and scholar.
In 1723, bach led the first performance of Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, BWV 40, his first Christmas Cantata composed for Leipzig.
In 1805, austria and France sign the Treaty of Pressburg.

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