September 10 in History for Kids

September 10 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1588, 1624, 1089, 1607. 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 September hub for the rest of the month.

In 1588, Nicholas Lanier was born. Nicholas became known as english singer-songwriter and lute player.
In 1624, Thomas Sydenham was born. Thomas became known as english physician and author.
In 1089, the first synod of pope Urban II starts in Melfi, with seventy bishops and twelve abbots in attendance. The synod issues several decrees about church law…
In 1607, edward Maria Wingfield is ousted as first president of the governing council of the Colony of Virginia; he is replaced by John Ratcliffe.

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