August 9 in History for Kids

August 9 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1593, 1648, 1329, 1810. 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 1593, Izaak Walton was born. Izaak became known as english biographer and author (The Compleat Angler).
In 1648, Johann Michael Bach was born. Johann became known as german composer.
In 1329, quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop.
In 1810, napoleon annexes Westphalia as part of the First French Empire.

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