May 29 in History for Kids

May 29 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1730, 1780, 1861, 1864. 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 1730, Jackson of Exeter was born. Jackson became known as english organist and composer.
In 1780, Henri Braconnot was born. Henri became known as french chemist and pharmacist.
In 1861, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is founded, in Hong Kong.
In 1864, emperor Maximilian I of Mexico arrives in Mexico for the first time.

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