March 9 in History for Kids

March 9 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1454, 1697, 1009, 1500. 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 1454, Amerigo Vespucci was born. Amerigo became known as italian cartographer and explorer, namesake of the Americas.
In 1697, Friederike Caroline Neuber was born. Friederike became known as german actress.
In 1009, first known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg.
In 1500, the fleet of Pedro Álvares Cabral leaves Lisbon for the Indies. The fleet will discover Brazil which lies within boundaries granted to Portugal in the…

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