April 20 in History for Kids

April 20 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1646, 1748, 1828, 1972. 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 April hub for the rest of the month.

In 1646, Charles Plumier was born. Charles became known as french botanist and author.
In 1748, Georg Michael Telemann was born. Georg became known as german composer and theologian.
In 1828, rené Caillié becomes the second non-Muslim to enter Timbuktu, following Major Gordon Laing. He would also be the first to return alive.
In 1972, apollo program: The Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion, commanded by John Young and piloted by Charles Duke, lands on the Moon.

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