November 18 in History for Kids

November 18 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1647, 1727, 1095, 1493. 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 1647, Pierre Bayle was born. Pierre became known as french philosopher and author.
In 1727, Philibert Commerson was born. Philibert became known as french physician and explorer.
In 1095, the Council of Clermont begins: called by Pope Urban II, it led to the First Crusade to the Holy Land.
In 1493, christopher Columbus first sights the island now known as Puerto Rico.

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