May 9 in History for Kids

May 9 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1740, 1746, 1386, 1662. 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 1740, Giovanni Paisiello was born. Giovanni became known as italian composer and educator (probable;.
In 1746, Gaspard Monge was born. Gaspard became known as french mathematician and engineer.
In 1386, england and Portugal formally ratify their alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Windsor, making it the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world which…
In 1662, the figure who later became Mr. Punch makes his first recorded appearance in England.

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