May 4 in History for Kids

May 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1715, 1733, 1738, 1776. 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 1715, Richard Graves was born. Richard became known as english minister and author.
In 1733, Jean-Charles de Borda was born. Jean-Charles became known as french mathematician, physicist, and sailor.
In 1738, the Imperial Theatrical School, the first ballet school in Russia, is founded.
In 1776, rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III.

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