March 23 in History for Kids

March 23 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1430, 1599, 1848, 1857. 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 1430, Margaret of Anjou was born. Margaret became known as queen Consort of England and disputed Queen Consort of France.
In 1599, Thomas Selle was born. Thomas became known as german composer.
In 1848, the ship John Wickliffe arrives at Port Chalmers carrying the first Scottish settlers for Dunedin, New Zealand. Otago province is founded.
In 1857, elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway New York City.

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