Kurt Cobain Timeline By cathersnicolas Feb 20, 1967 Kurt Cobain Born. Eight years into the Vietnam war Feb 20, 1970 First instrument Feb 13, 1975 Serious about drawing and painting, more than a hobby. Apr 19, 1977 Kurts Parents Divorce. Vietnam War ended two years prior to this. Nov 26, 1987 Kurt drops out of Highschool. The Simpsons introduced on the Tracy Ullman Show Apr 8, 1990 Nirvana gets a record label contract with Geffen Records. Fall of the Soviet Union Feb 24, 1992 Married to Courtney Love. Bill Clinton elected President of the United States Apr 5, 1994 Kurt Cobain is found dead three days after being dead