October 3 in History for Kids

October 3 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1554, 1631, 382, 1919. 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 1554, Fulke Greville was born. Fulke became known as 1st Baron Brooke, English poet.
In 1631, Sebastian Anton Scherer was born. Sebastian became known as german organist and composer.
In 382, roman Emperor Theodosius I concludes a peace treaty with the Goths and settles them in the Balkans.
In 1919, cincinnati Reds pitcher Adolfo Luque becomes the first Latin American player to appear in a World Series.

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