May 21 in History for Kids

May 21 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1471, 1527, 1871. 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 May hub for the rest of the month.

In 1471, Albrecht Dürer was born. Albrecht became known as german painter, engraver, and mathematician.
In 1527, Philip II of Spain was born. Philip became known as king of Spain, Portugal, England and Ireland.
In 1871, opening of the first rack railway in Europe, the Rigi Bahnen on Mount Rigi.

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