March 22 in History for Kids

March 22 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1503, 1517, 1621, 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 1503, Antonio Francesco Grazzini was born. Antonio became known as italian author and educator.
In 1517, Gioseffo Zarlino was born. Gioseffo became known as italian composer.
In 1621, the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony, led by governor John Carver, sign a peace treaty with Massasoit, sachem of the Wampanoags; Squanto serves as an…
In 1871, in North Carolina, William Woods Holden becomes the first governor of a U.S. state to be removed from office by impeachment.

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