October 14 in History for Kids

October 14 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1425, 1569, 996, 1656. 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 1425, Alesso Baldovinetti was born. Alesso became known as italian painter.
In 1569, Giambattista Marino was born. Giambattista became known as italian poet.
In 996, al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah becomes caliph. He is the first Fatimid ruler to have been born in Egypt and arguably the most controversial member of the dynasty.
In 1656, the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony enacts the first punitive legislation against the Religious Society of Friends.

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