May 15 in History for Kids

May 15 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1565, 1567, 1725, 1850. 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 May hub for the rest of the month.

In 1565, Hendrick de Keyser was born. Hendrick became known as dutch sculptor and architect.
In 1567, Claudio Monteverdi was born. Claudio became known as italian priest and composer.
In 1725, bach leads the first performance of his cantata Ich bin ein guter Hirt, BWV 85, about Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
In 1850, the Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina.

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