November 3 in History for Kids

November 3 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1500, 1560, 1493, 1534. 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 1500, Benvenuto Cellini was born. Benvenuto became known as italian sculptor and painter.
In 1560, Annibale Carracci was born. Annibale became known as italian painter and illustrator.
In 1493, christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea.
In 1534, english Parliament passes the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Anglican Church, supplanting the pope and the Roman Catholic Church.

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