September 8 in History for Kids

September 8 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1474, 1633, 1522, 1565. 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 1474, Ludovico Ariosto was born. Ludovico became known as italian playwright and poet.
In 1633, Ferdinand IV was born. Ferdinand became known as king of the Romans.
In 1522, magellan–Elcano circumnavigation: Victoria arrives at Seville, completing the first circumnavigation.
In 1565, st. Augustine, Florida is founded by Spanish admiral and Florida's first governor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.

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