Maya Angelou Timeline

By ethornburg

  • Birth of Maya Angelou

    Maya Angelou was born on this day.

  • Maya Angelou is Raped

    Maya Angelou was raped by her mother's boyfriend.

  • Maya gives birth to her son

    At 16 years old, Maya birthed her first and only son, Guy Johnson.

  • Maya gets married with Anastasios Angelopulos

  • Maya released her first album (Miss Calypso)

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    Maya was abroad in Africa

    Maya spent time in African countries like Egypt and Ghana.

  • She released "His Day is Done"

    It was a tribute poem Angelou wrote for Nelson Mandela as he made his secret journey from Africa to London

  • Published "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"

  • Maya released "And Still I Rise"

  • Maya recited one of her poem's at Bill Clinton's inauguration

  • She released "Amazing Peace"

    Written for the White House tree-lighting ceremony

  • Death of Maya Angelou

    Maya Angelou died on this day.