Langston Hughes Timeline By Danbennett227 Feb 2, 1902 Langston Hughes is born in Joplin, Missouri Period: Feb 2, 1902 to May 22, 1967 Langston Hughes Apr 18, 1912 Langston Hughes' grandmother dies Apr 18, 1915 Langston moves to Lincoln Illinois to live with his mother and step mother, they, together move many times until finally settling in Cleveland, Ohio Apr 18, 1920 Langston graduates from highschool Apr 18, 1924 Langston moves to Washington D.C. Apr 18, 1926 Langston publishes his first book of poetry "The Weary Blues" Apr 18, 1930 Langston publishes his first novel "Not Without Laughter" May 22, 1967 Langston dies of complications from prostate cancer
