Oprah Winfrey By Team Projects Jan 29, 1954 Birth Place, Koscuisko, Mississppi Kosciusko, Mississippi Jan 29, 1954 Oprah was born Period: Jan 29, 1954 to Dec 8, 2011 Oprah Winfrey Dec 9, 1960 She moved with her grandparents on a farm (This is not the correct date) Dec 12, 1960 Oprah was abused and raped by a family friend , and family this is not the correct date Dec 14, 1970 Won a scholarship to Tennessee State University based on her communication skills Dec 12, 1986 in 1986 was nominated for Academy Award Dec 14, 1987 Oprah won her first Emmy for best talk/service show host Dec 12, 1990 Her half brother Jeffrey Lee sadly died of aids Dec 12, 2004 Forbes' international rich list has listed Winfrey as the world's only black billionaire