May 25 in History for Kids

May 25 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1550, 1803, -240, 1763. 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 1550, Camillus de Lellis was born. Camillus became known as italian saint and nurse.
In 1803, Edward Bulwer-Lytton was born. Edward became known as english author, playwright, and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies.
In -240, first recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
In 1763, first issue of Norske Intelligenz-Seddeler, the first regular Norwegian newspaper (1763–1920).

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