May 31 in History for Kids

May 31 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1535, 1640, 1578, 1790. 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 1535, Alessandro Allori was born. Alessandro became known as italian painter.
In 1640, Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki was born. Michał became known as king of Poland.
In 1578, king Henry III lays the first stone of the Pont Neuf (New Bridge), the oldest bridge of Paris, France.
In 1790, the United States enacts its first copyright statute, the Copyright Act of 1790.

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