May 3 in History for Kids

May 3 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1632, 1662, 1791, 1830. 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 1632, Catherine of St. Augustine was born. Catherine became known as french-Canadian nurse and candidate for sainthood, founded the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec.
In 1662, Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann was born. Matthäus became known as german architect, designed the Pillnitz Castle.
In 1791, the Constitution of May 3 (the first modern constitution in Europe) is proclaimed by the Sejm of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
In 1830, the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway is opened; it is the first steam-hauled passenger railway to issue season tickets and include a tunnel.

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