March 2 in History for Kids

March 2 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1453, 1577, 1791, 1797. 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 1453, Johannes Engel was born. Johannes became known as german doctor, astronomer and astrologer.
In 1577, George Sandys was born. George became known as english traveller, colonist and poet.
In 1791, claude Chappe demonstrates the first semaphore line near Paris.
In 1797, the Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.

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