September 18 in History for Kids

September 18 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1587, 1684, 1739, 1837. 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 1587, Francesca Caccini was born. Francesca became known as italian singer-songwriter and lute player.
In 1684, Johann Gottfried Walther was born. Johann became known as german organist and composer.
In 1739, the Treaty of Belgrade is signed, whereby Austria cedes lands south of the Sava and Danube rivers to the Ottoman Empire.
In 1837, tiffany & Co. (first named Tiffany & Young) is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City. The store is called a "stationery and…

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