July 25 in History for Kids

July 25 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1556, 1654, 315, 1139. 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 July hub for the rest of the month.

In 1556, George Peele was born. George became known as english translator, poet, and dramatist.
In 1654, Agostino Steffani was born. Agostino became known as italian composer and diplomat.
In 315, the Arch of Constantine is completed near the Colosseum in Rome to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge.
In 1139, pope Innocent II confirms in the treaty of Mignano the investiture of the sons of Roger II of Sicily to their fiefs and abandons support for the barons…

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