February 14 in History for Kids

February 14 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1404, 1513, 1655, 1804. 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 February hub for the rest of the month.

In 1404, Leon Battista Alberti was born. Leon became known as italian painter, poet, and philosopher.
In 1513, Domenico Ferrabosco was born. Domenico became known as italian composer.
In 1655, the Mapuches launch coordinated attacks against the Spanish in Chile beginning the Mapuche uprising of 1655.
In 1804, karađorđe leads the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire.

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