November 10 in History for Kids

November 10 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1577, 1620, 937, 1293. 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 November hub for the rest of the month.

In 1577, Jacob Cats was born. Jacob became known as dutch poet, jurist, and politician.
In 1620, Ninon de l'Enclos was born. Ninon became known as french courtier and author.
In 937, ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler…
In 1293, raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.

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