December 5 in History for Kids

December 5 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1470, 1539, 1649. 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 1470, Willibald Pirckheimer was born. Willibald became known as german lawyer and author.
In 1539, Fausto Sozzini was born. Fausto became known as italian theologian and author.
In 1649, the town of Raahe (Swedish: Brahestad) is founded by Count Per Brahe the Younger.

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