1859 – Aleichem was born in   on March 2, 1859.

1873-1876 – Attended and graduated from a Russian gymnasium.

1879 – Published his writings.

1883 – Married Olga Loev on May 12, 1883.

1888-1889 – Published two almanac issues, The Yiddish Popular Library.

1890 – Lost his wealth in a stock speculation.

1905 – Migrated to Switzerland with his family.

1908 – Diagnosed with a relapse of acute hemorrhagic tuberculosis.

1916 – Died on May 13, 1916.