May 27 in History for Kids

May 27 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1576, 1584, 1874, 1917. 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 1576, Caspar Schoppe was born. Caspar became known as german author and scholar.
In 1584, Michael Altenburg was born. Michael became known as german theologian and composer.
In 1874, the first group of Dorsland trekkers under the leadership of Gert Alberts leaves Pretoria.
In 1917, pope Benedict XV promulgates the 1917 Code of Canon Law, the first comprehensive codification of Catholic canon law in the legal history of the Catholic Church.

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