May 16 in History for Kids

May 16 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1418, 1606, 1204, 1842. 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 1418, John II of Cyprus was born. John became known as king of Cyprus and Armenia and also titular King of Jerusalem from 1432 to 1458 (probable;.
In 1606, John Bulwer was born. John became known as british doctor.
In 1204, baldwin IX, Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
In 1842, the first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail from Elm Grove, Missouri, with 100 pioneers.

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