
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.