March 14 in History for Kids

March 14 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1772, 1790, 1794, 1864. 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 1772, José Núñez de Cáceres was born. José became known as dominican politician and writer. He was the leader of the Independence movement of the Dominican Republic against Spain in 1821.
In 1790, Ludwig Emil Grimm was born. Ludwig became known as german painter and engraver.
In 1794, eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin.
In 1864, rossini's Petite messe solennelle is first performed, by twelve singers, two pianists and a harmonium player in a mansion in Paris.

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