September 20 in History for Kids

September 20 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1593, 1685, 1519, 1860. 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 1593, Gottfried Scheidt was born. Gottfried became known as german organist and composer.
In 1685, Giuseppe Matteo Alberti was born. Giuseppe became known as italian violinist and composer.
In 1519, ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition which ultimately culminates in the first circumnavigation of…
In 1860, the future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North America by a Prince of Wales.

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