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Roald Dahl is Born
Roald Dahl is born at Llandaff, Wales, United Kingdom to Norwegian parents. -
Llandaff Cathedral School
Roald Dahl enters Llandaff Cathedral School in 1923. -
St. Peter’s Boarding School
Roald Dahl enters St. Peter’s Boarding School in 1925. -
Begins Working in Shell Oil Company
Roald Dahl begins working in Shell Oil Company's office in East Africa, traveling to farther places. -
World War II
In November 1939, during World War II, Roald Dahl joined the Royal air force. He was accepted for flight training with 20 other men. He was one of the 3 who survived the war. The other 17 died in combat. -
The Gremlins
Roald Dahl publishes his first book, The Gremlins, in 1943 with Walt Disney. -
Marries Patricia Neal
Roald Dahl marries Patricia Neal, an American actress on July 2, 1953. They later have four daughters and a son. -
James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl publishes James and the Giant Peach in 1916. -
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl publishes Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 1964. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Roald Dahl publishes Fantastic Mr. Fox in 1970. It was illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (movie)
The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory comes out in 1971, based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. -
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
In 1972, Roald Dahl publishes Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, the sequel of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. -
Danny, the Champion of the World
In 1975, Danny, the Champion of the World, is published. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
Roald Dahl publishes The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More, which include some autobiographical stories. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
The Twits
The Twits is published in 1980 and illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
The BFG
Roald Dahl publishes The BFG (the Big Friendly Giant) on 1982. It is also illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
The Witches
The Witches was first published in London by Jonathan Cape. The book was illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
Boy - Tales of Childhood
Roald Dahl publishes an autobiography of his childhood, called Boy - Tales of Childhood, in 1984. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
Matilda
Matilda is published in 1988 and was illustrated by Quentin Blake. -
Roald Dahl Dies
Roald Dahl dies on November 3, 1990 in Oxford, England. He was buried in Great Missenden, in the graveyard of the church of SS Peter and Paul. -
Matlida (movie)
The movie Matilda comes out in 1996, based on the book Matilda. -
James and the Giant Peach (movie)
In 1996, the movie James and the Giant Peach comes out, based on the book James and the Giant Peach.
