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Apr 26, 1564
Shakespeare is Baptized
William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26th, 1564. His birhday is unknown, but is observed on April 23rd. -
Shakespeare is Married
18-year-old William Shakespeare married 26-year-old Anne Hathaway on November 27th, 1582. -
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Shakespeare's Children Born
Shakespeare's first daughter, Susanna, was born on May 26th, 1583. His twins, Hamnet and Judith, were born on February 2nd, 1585. -
The "Taming of the Shrew" Performed
Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew" was first performed in 1593, but not published until 1623, after his death. The play was not performed on May 6th, but there is no record of the actual date it was performed. -
"Romeo and Juliet" Performed
Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" was first performed in 1594, although it wasn't published until 1623 in the "First Folio", a collection of his works. The play was not actually performed on May 6th, but there is no record of the actual date. -
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Performed
Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was first performed in 1595. It was not actually performed on May 6th, but there is no record of the real date. The comedy was published in 1600. -
Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" Performed
"Julius Caesar" was first performed in 1599, but wasn't published until 1623 in the "First Folio". The tragedy was not actually performed on May 7th, but the real date is not documented. -
Shakespeare's "Hamlet" Performed
"Hamlet" was first performed in 1600, but was not published until 1603. It was also a part of the "First Folio". The tragedy was not actually performed on May 7th, but the real date was not documented. -
Shakespeare's "Macbeth" Performed
"Macbeth" was first performed in 1606, but wasn't published until 1623 in the "First Folio". The actual performance was not on May 7th, but there is no record of the real date. -
William Shakespeare Dies
On April 23rd, 1616, William Shakespeare died. The thought that he died on his 52nd birthday may or may not be true.
