-
J.K. Rowling is born
Author Joanne Rowling was born in Yate, Gloucestershire, England. -
Inspiration for Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling was inspired to write her series Harry Potter while on a train ride. -
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published and won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize that same year. This was the start of a 7 book series and an incredible legacy. -
Movie
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone film was released, starting a film legacy that would last 11 years. -
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowlings final installment to her famous series is released. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is the second bestselling book of all time. -
Harry Potter World
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.The park is based off of the series and also has a location in Universal City, California.