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Helen Keller is born
Helen Keller was born this day in Tuscumbia, Alabama. -
Loss of Sight & Hearing
When Helen Keller was less than two years old she became ill. As a result of her illness, she lost both her sight and hearing. -
Anne Sullivan
Anne Sullivan came to the Keller home and began teaching sign language to Helen. -
Breakthrough
As Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller were pumping water, Sullivan began to sign the word "water" in Keller's hand. At that moment, Keller began to understand things had a name. She learned thirty new words by the end of the day. -
Radcliffe College
Helen Keller was the first deaf-blind person to attend college. -
The Story of My Life
Helen Keller wrote the book "The Story of My Life" during her junior year of college. -
Graduation
Keller graduated with honors from Radcliffe. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a college degree. -
The Miracle Worker
The movie "The Miracle Worker" was made to depict Keller's life. It was released into theaters this day. -
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Helen Keller was presented with the Presidention Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon Johnson. -
Death
Helen Keller passed away in her home at the age of 87. Twelve hundred mourners attended her funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
