August 27 in History for Kids

August 27 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1669, 1730, 1232, 1689. 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 1669, Anne Marie d'Orléans was born. Anne became known as queen of Sardinia.
In 1730, Johann Georg Hamann was born. Johann became known as german philosopher and author.
In 1232, shikken Hojo Yasutoki of the Kamakura shogunate promulgates the Goseibai Shikimoku, the first Japanese legal code governing the samurai class.
In 1689, the Treaty of Nerchinsk is signed by Russia and the Qing Empire (Julian calendar).

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