March 25 in History for Kids

March 25 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1546, 1611, 421, 1410. 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 1546, Giacomo Castelvetro was born. Giacomo became known as italian writer.
In 1611, Evliya Çelebi was born. Evliya became known as ottoman Turk traveller and writer.
In 421, italian city Venice is founded with the dedication of the first church, that of San Giacomo di Rialto on the islet of Rialto.
In 1410, the Yongle Emperor of Ming China launches the first of his military campaigns against the Mongols, resulting in the fall of the Mongol khan Bunyashiri.

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