Stephen King By Mondor Sep 21, 1947 Stephen was born in Portland, Michigan Stephen was born in Portland, Michigan Oct 19, 1949 Stephen's dad leaves Jan 9, 1959 Stephen writes for his brothers "paper" May 18, 1966 Graduates from Lisbon falls Highschool Jan 1, 1967 First short story published in Startling mystery stories magazine May 18, 1970 Graduates from University of Michigan Nov 20, 1970 Stephen's daughter Naomi is born Jan 2, 1971 Marries Tabitha Spruce Jun 4, 1972 Stephen's son Joe is born Aug 27, 1974 Publishes first novel Carrie Jan 1, 1976 Movie based on Carrie released Feb 21, 1977 Stephen's son Owen is born Nov 15, 1985 Richard Bachman dies suddenly Jan 1, 2011 To date 53 Novels have been written 5 by Richard Bachman