May 5 in History for Kids

May 5 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1749, 1813, 1762, 1789. 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 1749, Jean-Frédéric Edelmann was born. Jean-Frédéric became known as french pianist and composer.
In 1813, Søren Kierkegaard was born. Søren became known as danish philosopher and author.
In 1762, russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of St. Petersburg.
In 1789, in France, the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614.

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