January 29 in History for Kids

January 29 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1475, 1711, 1845, 1886. 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 1475, Giuliano Bugiardini was born. Giuliano became known as italian painter.
In 1711, Giuseppe Bonno was born. Giuseppe became known as austrian composer.
In 1845, "The Raven" is published in The Evening Mirror in New York, the first publication with the name of the author, Edgar Allan Poe.
In 1886, karl Benz patents the first successful gasoline-driven automobile.

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