April 3

April 3 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1593, 1682, 1077, 1721. 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 1593, George Herbert was born. George became known as english poet.
• In 1682, Valentin Rathgeber was born. Valentin became known as german organist and composer.
• In 1077, the Patriarchate of Friûl, the first Friulian state, is created.
• In 1721, robert Walpole becomes, in effect, the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, though he himself denied that title.

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