November 16 in History for Kids

November 16 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1457, 1528, 1855, 1860. 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 1457, Beatrice of Naples was born. Beatrice became known as hungarian queen.
In 1528, Jeanne d'Albret was born. Jeanne became known as queen of Navarre.
In 1855, david Livingstone becomes the first European to see the Victoria Falls in what is now Zambia-Zimbabwe.
In 1860, fisgard Lighthouse, built in the Colony of Vancouver Island, shines its first light, becoming the first permanent lighthouse in present-day British Columbia.

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