November 19 in History for Kids

November 19 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1563, 1617, 1847, 1955. 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 1563, Robert Sidney was born. Robert became known as 1st Earl of Leicester, English poet and politician.
In 1617, Eustache Le Sueur was born. Eustache became known as french painter and educator.
In 1847, the second Canadian railway line, the Montreal and Lachine Railroad, is opened.
In 1955, national Review publishes its first issue.

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