Discover fun facts and history for kids about 28th May — from solar eclipses and Joan of Arc to swimming pools, Tintin, and Amnesty International!
Hello Superstars!
Did you know that today, the 28th of May, is no ordinary day? It’s packed with incredible events from across history – from magical solar eclipses to heroic human rights work. Buckle up, because we’re about to travel through time and space to discover the wonders of this day!
🌸 A Day to Celebrate Women’s Health!
Let’s start with something really important. The 28th of May is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. That means people all around the world are working to make sure girls and women get the care they need to live strong, healthy lives. 💪💖
So, if your mum, aunt or sister looks tired today – give her a big hug. It’s her day too!
🌘 The Eclipse That Stopped a War!
Zooming back in time to the year 585 BCE – imagine two ancient kingdoms about to go to battle – the Lydians and the Medes. Suddenly, the sky went dark in the middle of the day! 🌑 It was a solar eclipse predicted by the Greek thinker Thales.
And guess what? Both armies were so shocked and spooked, they stopped fighting and made peace! ✌️ Talk about the sky saving the day!
📅 Fun Fact: The next solar eclipse in India is coming up on 21st May 2031 – mark your calendars! (No sword fights allowed, please 😄)
🕵️♂️ Curious minds – this eclipse of 585 BCE may have inspired the Tintin adventure “Prisoners of the Sun”! Watch a clip 👉
👗 Brave Joan of Arc & the Case of the Shirt!
Now to the year 1431. Remember Joan of Arc – the brave girl who led armies in France? She got into trouble… because she wore men’s clothes! 😲 Yes, just by wearing a shirt and trousers, she was accused of a serious crime called heresy. Back then, people didn’t understand gender equality like we do today.
We’ve come a long way – now girls can be astronauts, scientists, or wear jeans and play football! ⚽✨
🏊♀️ Splash! The First Indoor Pool!
Time to cool off in 1742, when London got its first indoor swimming pool at Goodman’s Fields! But wait – India was way ahead! Archaeologists found a huge ancient pool in Mohenjo-Daro from 5,000 years ago! 🇮🇳💦 That’s older than pyramids!
🚗 Say Hello to Volkswagen!
On the 28th of May 1937, a small German car company called Volkswagen was born. You might know it by its famous Beetle car! 🚙
⚔️ War and Peace in 1940
The world was in turmoil during World War II. On this day:
- Belgium surrendered to Nazi Germany.
- But there was also good news! Allied forces including Norwegians, French, British and Polish soldiers recaptured Narvik in Norway – the first major victory for the Allies. 🎖️
🕊️ A Candle for Justice – Amnesty International
In 1961, something wonderful happened on the 28th of May – Amnesty International was formed. It’s a superhero team for human rights, helping people who are treated unfairly in any part of the world. 🕯️🌏
🎉 That’s a Wrap!
From eclipses that ended wars to brave hearts who stood up for justice, and even swimming pools from the time of ancient cities, the 28th of May has it all!
So next time someone says, “What’s so special about today?” – you’ll have a whole storybook of answers! 📚🌟
Until next time, keep wondering, keep learning – and keep being awesome!
