August 21 in History for Kids

August 21 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1660, 1725, 1858, 1862. 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 August hub for the rest of the month.

In 1660, Hubert Gautier was born. Hubert became known as french mathematician and engineer.
In 1725, Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born. Jean-Baptiste became known as french painter and educator.
In 1858, the first of the Lincoln–Douglas debates is held in Ottawa, Illinois.
In 1862, the Stadtpark, the first public park in Vienna, opens to the public.

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