October 18 in History for Kids

October 18 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1553, 1587, 1648, 1851. 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 1553, Luca Marenzio was born. Luca became known as italian composer.
In 1587, Lady Mary Wroth was born. Lady became known as english poet.
In 1648, boston shoemakers form the first American labor organization.
In 1851, herman Melville's Moby-Dick is first published as The Whale by Richard Bentley of London.

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