September 4 in History for Kids

September 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1557, 1580, 1479, 1774. 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 1557, Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow was born. Sophie became known as queen consort of Denmark and Norway.
In 1580, George Percy was born. George became known as english explorer.
In 1479, the Treaty of Alcáçovas is signed by the Catholic Monarchs of Castile and Aragon on one side and Afonso V and his son, Prince John of Portugal.
In 1774, new Caledonia is first sighted by Europeans, during the second voyage of Captain James Cook.

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