October 28 in History for Kids

October 28 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1667, 1693, 1492, 1538. 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 1667, Maria Anna of Neuburg was born. Maria became known as queen consort of Spain.
In 1693, Šimon Brixi was born. Šimon became known as czech composer.
In 1492, christopher Columbus lands in Cuba on his first voyage to the New World, surmising that it is Japan.
In 1538, the Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino is founded in what is now the Dominican Republic.

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