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Joanne "Jo" Rowling was born.
"The author and creator of the celebrated Harry Potter book series, is born near Bristol, England."(jk rowling born, 1) -
J.K. graduated Wyedean Comprehensive School
After she graduated Wyedean Comprehensive School in Chepstow, she moved on to The University of Exter in England to study French. -
Rowling's mother passes away.
On December 30, 1990, Rowling's mother lost her 10 year battle with multiple sclerosis. Earlier that year, while on a delayed train, the idea of Harry Potter came to her mind. -
Rowling marries Jorge Arantes
"Rowling—now teaching English as a second language in Portugal—marries TV journalist Jorge Arantes." (Shmuel Ross, 1) -
Jessica Arantes is born.
J.K. Rowling had her first child, Jessica. -
Divorce
Rowling and Jorge divorce after an arguement. Rumors say that Jorge kicked J.K. Rowling out. -
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Rowling's first book was published as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. A year later the name was changed to Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. -
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The release of her second book. -
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The fourth book of the Harry Potter series was released. -
Rowling remarries
Rowling married Dr. Neil Murray. -
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie
Her second book was also turned into a movie, this is the day it was released. -
David Murray
J.K Rowling and Neil Murray had a son, David Murray. -
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The fifth and the longest book of the entire series. -
MacKenzie Murray
J.K. Rowling and Neil Murray had a daughter together named MacKenzie. -
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The sixth book of the series. -
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows
The seventh and last book of the Harry Potter series was released on this day. The series ended approximetly 10 years after it began. -
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The release of her third book. The book sold 64,000 copies in the first three days it was out.