October 17 in History for Kids

October 17 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1493, 1538, 1558, 1771. 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 1493, Bartolommeo Bandinelli was born. Bartolommeo became known as italian sculptor.
In 1538, Irene di Spilimbergo was born. Irene became known as italian Renaissance poet and painter.
In 1558, poczta Polska, the Polish postal service, is founded.
In 1771, premiere in Milan of the opera Ascanio in Alba, composed by Mozart at age 15.

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