October 29 in History for Kids

October 29 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1504, 1550, 1675, 1960. 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 1504, Shin Saimdang was born. Shin became known as south Korean painter and poet.
In 1550, Laura Guidiccioni was born. Laura became known as italian noblewoman and poet.
In 1675, leibniz makes the first use of the long s (∫) as a symbol of the integral in calculus.
In 1960, an airplane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes on takeoff in Toledo, Ohio.

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