July 4 in History for Kids

July 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1694, 1715, 836, 1634. 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 1694, Louis-Claude Daquin was born. Louis-Claude became known as french organist and composer.
In 1715, Christian Fürchtegott Gellert was born. Christian became known as german poet and academic.
In 836, pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples, is signed.
In 1634, the city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France (now Quebec, Canada).

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