January 6 in History for Kids

January 6 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1486, 1488, 1536, 1724. 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 1486, Martin Agricola was born. Martin became known as german composer and theorist.
In 1488, Helius Eobanus Hessus was born. Helius became known as german poet.
In 1536, the first European school of higher learning in the Americas, Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, is founded by Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza and Bishop Juan…
In 1724, sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65, a Bach cantata, for Epiphany, is performed the first time.

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