November 13 in History for Kids

November 13 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1699, 1715, 1841, 1927. 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 1699, Jan Zach was born. Jan became known as czech violinist, organist, and composer.
In 1715, Dorothea Erxleben was born. Dorothea became known as german first female medical doctor.
In 1841, james Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism by Charles Lafontaine, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnotism.
In 1927, the Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City.

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