Helen Keller By Bladi4oo Jun 27, 1880 Helen Keller was born Jan 1, 1881 At the age of 19 months lost sight and hearing as a result of meningitis. At the age of the 19 month lost sight and hearing as a result of menungitits Jan 1, 1886 Recognized by Alexander Graham bell as being exceptionaly bright Nov 19, 1887 Began Instraction under Anne Syllivan Nov 19, 1927 Published "My Religion " Nov 19, 1938 Published Helen keller journal Nov 19, 1964 Suffered a stroke and retired from public life Nov 19, 1968 Died at the age of 88