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Mark Twain is Born
Born as Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Twain was born in Florida, Missouri to Judge John Marshall and Jane Lampton Clemmons. -
Mark Twain's father, John Marshall Dies
In March 1847, when Mark Twain was 11 years old, his father died due to pneumonia. The death of Twain's father sent the family into a financial hardship. -
Mark Twain Publishes "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"
The short story, originally titled, "Jim Smiley and his Jumping Frog," this was Mark Twain's first huge success as a writer. Becoming a quick seller after shortly being published, this short story increases Mark Twain's legacy as a writer. -
"The Innocents Abroad" is Published
"The Innocents Abroad" or The New Pilgrims' Progress, is Mark Twain's first published book. One of Twain's most popular books, "The Innocents Abroad" is a humorous novel based on letters Twain sent to newspapers about his 1867 voyage to Europe, Egypt, and the Holy Land. -
Mark Twain Marries Olivia Langdon
After meeting in 1868, Mark Twain and Olivia "Livy" Langdon were engaged one year later. Twain claimed that he fell in love with Olivia at first sight. Olivia came from a wealthy but liberal family. After being together for two years, Twain and Olivia married in February 1870. -
Mark Twain Publishes "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
Another one of Mark Twain's great books, the novel is about a boy growing up in the South along the Mississippi River. It is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburgs, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a child. -
Mark Twain Publishes "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
This book follows the adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the 19th century of Louisiana. Being of the word choice chosen in the book, a lot of controversy has surrounded this book. But that hasn't stopped it from being one of the greatest books of American literature. -
Mark Twain Dies
At the age of 74, Mark Twain died in Redding, Connecticut due to a heart attack
