July 26 in History for Kids

July 26 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1782, 1791, 1745, 1803. 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 1782, John Field was born. John became known as irish pianist and composer.
In 1791, Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart was born. Franz became known as austrian pianist, composer, and conductor.
In 1745, the first recorded women's cricket match takes place near Guildford, England.
In 1803, the Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London, United Kingdom.

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