February 25 in History for Kids

February 25 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1591, 1663, 1836, 1870. 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 1591, Friedrich Spee was born. Friedrich became known as german poet and author.
In 1663, Peter Anthony Motteux was born. Peter became known as french-English author, playwright and translator.
In 1836, samuel Colt is granted a United States patent for his revolver firearm.
In 1870, hiram Rhodes Revels, a Republican from Mississippi, is sworn into the United States Senate, becoming the first African American ever to sit in Congress.

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