March 17 in History for Kids

March 17 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1665, 1686, 1337, 1824. 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 1665, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre was born. Élisabeth became known as french harpsichord player and composer.
In 1686, Jean-Baptiste Oudry was born. Jean-Baptiste became known as french painter and engraver.
In 1337, edward the Black Prince is made Duke of Cornwall, the first duchy in England.
In 1824, the Anglo-Dutch Treaty is signed in London, dividing the Malay archipelago. As a result, the Malay Peninsula is dominated by the British, while Sumatra and…

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