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Date of Birth
He was born in Florida, Missouri with the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Halley's Comet was also seen that exact day. -
Pilot's License
Twain received his offical pilot's icense, and he piloted on many steamboats. -
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
This was Twain's first popular story. It contained a use of dialect and social commentary. -
Marriage
Twain married a woman named Olivia Langdon in Elmira, New York. -
Daughter Susy
His daughter, Susy, is born. -
Daughter Clara
His daughter, Clara, is born. -
Daughter Jean
His daughter Jean is born. -
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
This book would soon be a controversial, yet successful novel. This date marked the publication of the novel in te U.S. -
The Death of Susy
His daughter died from meningitis. -
Final Home
Twain moved to his last home in Redding, Connecticut. -
Death
Mark Twain died in Redding, CT.
