June 18 in History for Kids

June 18 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1511, 1673, 1156, 1264. 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 June hub for the rest of the month.

In 1511, Bartolomeo Ammannati was born. Bartolomeo became known as italian architect and sculptor, designed the Ponte Santa Trinita.
In 1673, Antonio de Literes was born. Antonio became known as spanish composer.
In 1156, the treaty of Benevento between Pope Adrian IV and William I of Sicily is concluded.
In 1264, the Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature.

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