August 31 in History for Kids

August 31 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1663, 1741, 1776, 1888. 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 1663, Guillaume Amontons was born. Guillaume became known as french physicist and instrument maker.
In 1741, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini was born. Jean-Paul-Égide became known as french composer and educator.
In 1776, william Livingston, the first Governor of New Jersey, begins serving his first term.
In 1888, mary Ann Nichols, the first of Jack the Ripper's confirmed victims, is murdered.

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