September 27 in History for Kids

September 27 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1533, 1552, 1825, 1941. 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 1533, Stefan Batory was born. Stefan became known as king of Poland.
In 1552, Flaminio Scala was born. Flaminio became known as italian playwright and stage actor.
In 1825, the world's first public railway to use steam locomotives, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, is ceremonially opened with the engine Locomotion pulling…
In 1941, the SS Patrick Henry is launched, becoming the first of more than 2,700 Liberty ships.

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