October 1 in History for Kids

October 1 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1507, 1541, 1779, 1791. 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 October hub for the rest of the month.

In 1507, Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola was born. Giacomo became known as italian architect who designed the Church of the Gesù.
In 1541, El Greco was born. El became known as greek painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish Renaissance.
In 1779, the city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden.
In 1791, first session of the French Legislative Assembly.

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