October 8 in History for Kids

October 8 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1551, 1585, 451, 1645. 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 1551, Giulio Caccini was born. Giulio became known as italian composer.
In 1585, Heinrich Schütz was born. Heinrich became known as german organist and composer.
In 451, the first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins.
In 1645, jeanne Mance opens the first lay hospital of North America in Montreal.

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