March 31 in History for Kids

March 31 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1621, 1685, 1521, 1889. 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 1621, Andrew Marvell was born. Andrew became known as english poet and politician.
In 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was born. Johann became known as german composer.
In 1521, ferdinand Magellan and fifty of his men came ashore to present-day Limasawa to participate in the first Catholic mass in the Philippines.
In 1889, the Eiffel Tower is officially opened.

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