Neil deGrasse Tyson

A future astrophysicist born!

Oct 5, 1958

Neil deGrasse Tyson is born to Cyril and Sunchita Tyson.

Graduated from high school.

Jun 9, 1976

Neil graduates from the Bronx High School of Science.

Bachlors degree in physics

Jan 1, 1980

Neil deGrasse Tyson earns his bachelor's degree in physics at Harvard university in 1886.

Neil becomes a lecturer.

Jun 12, 1986

Tyson is appointed lecturer of astronomy at the university of Maryland.

Neil gets Married.

Mar 1, 1988

In 1988, Neil marries Alice Young.

Neil begins writing

Jan 1, 1990

Tyson starts writing "The universe" for the 'Natural History' magazine.

Neil earns his degreee in astropsysics.

Mar 11, 1991

Neil earns a Doctorate of Philosophy in Astrophysics at Columbia university.

Appointed for future of U.S Aerospace industry.

Mar 5, 2001

Tyson is appointed for future of U.S Aerospace industry by George W. Bush

Neil is awarded the Medal of Excellence

Sep 9, 2001

Awarded distinguished public service model

Mar 14, 2004

Hosted the "Nova: series.

Apr 12, 2004

Tyson hosted ‘Origins’ of the PBS ‘Nova’ series

Neil is awarded the Klopsteg Award

Apr 7, 2007

Neil is awarded the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award

Sep 9, 2009

Tyson is awarded the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award for his contributions to the awareness of space programs.

Neil becomes a regular host

Jan 2, 2011

Neil become a regular host of "The Universe"

Writes his 10th book

Feb 12, 2012

Tyson writes "Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier."

Awarded Critics Choice T.V award

Jun 14, 2014

57th birthday

Oct 5, 2015