May 2 in History for Kids

May 2 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1402, 1660, 1194, 1611. 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 1402, Eleanor of Aragon was born. Eleanor became known as queen of Portugal.
In 1660, Alessandro Scarlatti was born. Alessandro became known as italian composer.
In 1194, king Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first royal charter.
In 1611, the King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker.

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