The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.

Collier’s, a mass-circulation general weekly magazine, is founded by Peter Collier

Bernard Malamud is born

Explore: The Natural, The Magic Barrel, The First Seven Years, Bernard Malamud, Plot structure and narrative techniques in "The Magic Barrel" by Bernard Malamud

Robert Anderson is born

Explore: Tea and Sympathy, Robert Anderson

Alistair MacLean is born

Explore: Alistair MacLeod, As Birds Bring Forth the Sun, Island: The Complete Stories

Harper Lee is born

Explore: To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee

Carolyn Forche is born

Explore: The Garden Shukkei-en, Carolyn Forché, What is the theme of Carolyn Forché's poem "Museum of Stones"?

Richard Hughes dies

Explore: A High Wind in Jamaica, Richard Hughes

Sylvia Ashton-Warner dies

Explore: Sylvia Ashton-Warner

Penelope Fitzgerald dies

Explore: The Blue Flower, Penelope Fitzgerald, Summary and Description of the Story "At Hiruharama" by Penelope Fitzgerald