November 4 in History for Kids

November 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1575, 1592, 1501, 1783. 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 1575, Guido Reni was born. Guido became known as italian painter and illustrator.
In 1592, Gerard van Honthorst was born. Gerard became known as dutch painter.
In 1501, catherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) meets Arthur, Prince of Wales, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.
In 1783, wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 36 is performed for the first time in Linz, Austria.

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