March 21 in History for Kids

March 21 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1474, 1527, 1844, 1871. 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 1474, Angela Merici was born. Angela became known as italian educator and saint.
In 1527, Hermann Finck was born. Hermann became known as german composer and educator.
In 1844, the Baháʼí calendar begins. This is the first day of the first year of the Baháʼí calendar. It is annually celebrated by members of the Baháʼí Faith as the…
In 1871, otto von Bismarck is appointed as the first Chancellor of the German Empire.

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