J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling was Born

Jul 31, 1965

J.K. Rowling was born on the same day as her fictional character.

Rowling Meets Her Professors

Period: Sep 1, 1976 to Jun 13, 1977

Rowling goes to Wydean School and College Secondary School, where she meets her professors that influence the ones in her book.

Mother Diagnosed

Oct 31, 1980

Rowling's mother is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Not sure of the date, so I put the date Harry's parents died.

Philosopher's Stone, Mother Dies

Dec 19, 1990

Rowling comes up with the idea for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In December, her mother finally dies of Sclerosis.

Philosopher's Stone

Jun 26, 1997

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is published.

Chamber of Secrets

Jul 2, 1998

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is published.

Prisoner of Azkaban

Jul 8, 1999

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is released.

Goblet of Fire

Jul 8, 2000

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is released.

Order of the Phoenix

Jun 21, 2003

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is released.

Half-Blood Prince

Jul 16, 2005

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is published.

Deathly Hallows

Jul 21, 2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is published.

Wizarding World Opening

Jun 18, 2010

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Cursed Child

Jul 30, 2016

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Script is released.