September 21 in History for Kids

September 21 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1552, 1559, 1937, 1981. 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 1552, Barbara Longhi was born. Barbara became known as italian painter.
In 1559, Cigoli was born. Cigoli became known as italian painter and architect.
In 1937, j.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is published for the first time. (September 22 is celebrated by some fans as Hobbit Day, however.).
In 1981, sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female Supreme Court justice.

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