March 12 in History for Kids

March 12 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1515, 1607, 1158, 1912. 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 March hub for the rest of the month.

In 1515, Caspar Othmayr was born. Caspar became known as german Lutheran pastor and composer.
In 1607, Paul Gerhardt was born. Paul became known as german poet and composer.
In 1158, german city Munich (München) is first mentioned as forum apud Munichen in the Augsburg arbitration by Holy Roman Emperor Friedrich I.
In 1912, the Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA) are founded in the United States.

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