October 15 in History for Kids

October 15 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1608, 1686, 1783, 1910. 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 1608, Evangelista Torricelli was born. Evangelista became known as italian physicist and mathematician.
In 1686, Allan Ramsay was born. Allan became known as scottish poet and playwright.
In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon makes the first human ascent, piloted by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier.
In 1910, airship America is launched from New Jersey in the first attempt to cross the Atlantic by a powered aircraft.

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