May 6 in History for Kids

May 6 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1668, 1680, 1835, 1889. 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 1668, Alain-René Lesage was born. Alain-René became known as french author and playwright.
In 1680, Jean-Baptiste Stuck was born. Jean-Baptiste became known as italian-French cellist and composer.
In 1835, james Gordon Bennett, Sr. publishes the first issue of the New York Herald.
In 1889, the Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

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