October 23 in History for Kids

October 23 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1634, 1654, 1295, 1707. 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 1634, Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp was born. Hedwig became known as swedish queen.
In 1654, Johann Bernhard Staudt was born. Johann became known as austrian composer.
In 1295, the first treaty forming the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France against England is signed in Paris.
In 1707, the First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes.

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