September 24 in History for Kids

September 24 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1667, 1717, 1852, 1906. 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 1667, Jean-Louis Lully was born. Jean-Louis became known as french composer.
In 1717, Horace Walpole was born. Horace became known as english historian, author, and politician.
In 1852, the first powered, passenger-carrying airship, the Giffard dirigible, travels 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes.
In 1906, u.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.

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