January 25 in History for Kids

January 25 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1459, 1615, 1554, 1575. 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 January hub for the rest of the month.

In 1459, Paul Hofhaimer was born. Paul became known as austrian organist and composer.
In 1615, Govert Flinck was born. Govert became known as dutch painter.
In 1554, são Paulo, Brazil, is founded by Jesuit priests.
In 1575, luanda, the capital of Angola, is founded by the Portuguese navigator Paulo Dias de Novais.

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