May 19 in History for Kids

May 19 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1462, 1593, 1535, 1883. 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 1462, Baccio D'Agnolo was born. Baccio became known as italian woodcarver, sculptor and architect.
In 1593, Claude Vignon was born. Claude became known as french painter.
In 1535, french explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Donnacona's two sons (whom Cartier had…
In 1883, buffalo Bill's first Buffalo Bill's Wild West opens in Omaha, Nebraska.

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