Helen Keller By kdpat Jun 27, 1880 Helen Keller Born Born in Tuscumbia Dec 27, 1881 Lost her sight and hearing At 19 months old, Helen got very sick and lost her sight and hearing. Sep 19, 1887 Anne became Helen's teacher Jan 1, 1889 Learned to read by Braille Aug 1, 1900 Enrolled in college Feb 1, 1904 Published her first book Jun 1, 1904 Graduated from Radcliffe College Jan 1, 1915 Helen International Founded Nov 13, 1943 Visited Military Hospitals 1943-1946 Jan 1, 1957 Traveled to 39 countries giving speeches Governments opened schools for deaf and blind during this time. 1946-1957