September 16 in History for Kids

September 16 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1557, 1615, 1863, 1880. 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 September hub for the rest of the month.

In 1557, Jacques Mauduit was born. Jacques became known as french composer.
In 1615, Heinrich Bach was born. Heinrich became known as german organist and composer.
In 1863, robert College, in Istanbul, the first American educational institution outside the United States, is founded by Christopher Robert, an American philanthropist.
In 1880, the Cornell Daily Sun prints its first issue in Ithaca, New York.

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