Life Of Helen Keller By lambert100696 Jun 27, 1880 Helen Kellers birthday Arthur H. Keller and Kate Adams Keller become parents. Jan 6, 1881 At the age of 19 months lost sight and hearing as a result of meningitis. Jan 29, 1883 The first automobile to be made. Apr 20, 1886 Helen Keller recognized by Alexander Graham Bell as being exceptionally bright. Oct 8, 1886 The statue of liberty was created Mar 3, 1887 Without any formal training to teach a deaf-blind child, 20-year-old Annie Sullivan arrived at the Keller home. Apr 5, 1887 Annie pumped the water over Helen's hand while repeatedly spelling “w-a-t-e-r” into her hand. Aug 1, 1900 Enrolled in Radcliffe college as a regular student with the help of Anne Sullivan. Sep 4, 1903 Published her first book The Story of My Life. Jun 1, 1968 helen keller died in Easton, CT