November 2 in History for Kids

November 2 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1418, 1470, 1707, 1917. 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 1418, Gaspare Nadi was born. Gaspare became known as italian builder and writer.
In 1470, Edward V was born. Edward became known as king of England.
In 1707, four British naval vessels run aground on the Isles of Scilly because of faulty navigation. In response, the first Longitude Act is enacted in 1714.
In 1917, the Military Revolutionary Committee of the Petrograd Soviet, in charge of preparation and carrying out the Russian Revolution, holds its first meeting.

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