November 14 in History for Kids

November 14 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1449, 1650, 1680, 1910. 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 1449, Sidonie of Poděbrady was born. Sidonie became known as daughter of King of Bohemia.
In 1650, William III of England was born. William became known as prince of Orange, King of England, Scotland and Ireland.
In 1680, german astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet of 1680, the first comet to be discovered by telescope.
In 1910, aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton Roads, Virginia, taking off from a makeshift deck on the USS Birmingham in a…

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