September 28 in History for Kids

September 28 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1494, 1681, 1542, 1871. 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 1494, Agnolo Firenzuola was born. Agnolo became known as italian poet and playwright.
In 1681, Johann Mattheson was born. Johann became known as german composer, lexicographer, and diplomat.
In 1542, juan Rodríguez Cabrillo of Portugal arrives at what is now San Diego, California. He is the first European in California.
In 1871, the Brazilian Parliament passes a law that frees all children thereafter born to slaves, and all government-owned slaves.

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