October 16 in History for Kids

October 16 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1605, 1620, 1311, 1367. 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 1605, Charles Coypeau d'Assoucy was born. Charles became known as french writer and composer.
In 1620, Pierre Paul Puget was born. Pierre became known as french painter and sculptor.
In 1311, the Council of Vienne convenes for the first time.
In 1367, pope Urban V enters Rome, the first pope to do so in more than fifty years since the begin of the Avignon Papacy.

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