| April 23, 1564 | William Shakespeare born in Stratford-upon-Avon. |
| November, 1582 | Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway. |
| May 26, 1583 | Susanna Shakespeare baptized. |
| Early 1585 | Twins Hamnet, and Judith are born. |
| 1592 | Shakespeare is beginning to be recognized in London. |
| 1594 | Shakespeare joins the Chamberlain’s Men. |
| 1596 | Hamnet, Shakespeare's only son dies at age of 11. |
| 1599 | The Chamberlain’s Men acquire the Globe Theater. |
| 1603 | The Chamberlain’s Men become the Kings Men. |
| 1607 | Judith marries. |
| April 23, 1616 | William Shakespeare dies. |
