October 12 in History for Kids

October 12 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1490, 1537, 1279, 1398. 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 1490, Bernardo Pisano was born. Bernardo became known as italian composer and priest.
In 1537, Edward VI was born. Edward became known as king of England.
In 1279, the Nichiren Shōshū branch of Buddhism is founded in Japan.
In 1398, in the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights.

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