March 8 in History for Kids

March 8 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1714, 1746, 1558. 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 1714, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was born. Carl became known as german pianist and composer.
In 1746, André Michaux was born. André became known as french botanist and explorer.
In 1558, the city of Pori (Swedish: Björneborg) is founded by Duke John on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia.

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