April 21 in History for Kids

April 21 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1555, 1630, 1782, 1789. 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 1555, Ludovico Carracci was born. Ludovico became known as italian painter and etcher.
In 1630, Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten was born. Pieter became known as dutch-English painter.
In 1782, the city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.
In 1789, john Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (nine days before George Washington).

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