July 21 in History for Kids

July 21 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1664, 1789, 230, 1718. 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 July hub for the rest of the month.

In 1664, Matthew Prior was born. Matthew became known as english poet and diplomat, British Ambassador to France.
In 1789, Vasil Aprilov was born. Vasil became known as bulgarian educator, merchant and writer.
In 230, pope Pontian succeeds Urban I as the eighteenth pope. After being exiled to Sardinia, he became the first pope to resign his office.
In 1718, the Treaty of Passarowitz between the Ottoman Empire, Austria and the Republic of Venice is signed.

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