Brown, Dan

1964 - Born on June 22nd in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA.

1970-1980 - Studied at Phillips Exeter Academy with a Christian environment.

1982 - Graduated from the Phillips Exeter Academy and went to Amherst College.

         - He became a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity and sang with Amherst Glee Club.

1986 - Graduated from Amherst College with a double major in Spanish and English.

1990 - Published a CD called "Perspective."

1991 - Moved to Hollywood to become a singer-songwriter and pianist.

         - Taught classes at Beverly Hills Preparatory School.

1993 - Released a self-titled album "Dan Brown". The songs, "976-Love" and "If You Believe in Love" were included on this album.

1994 - Released his "Angels & Demons" album.

1996 - He quit teaching and became a full time writer.

1997 - Married Blythe Newlon, whom he met few years back in the National Academy of Songwriters, at Pea Porridge Pond, New Hampshire.

1998 - Published "Digital Fortress."

2001 - Published "Deception Point."

2003 - Released his famous novel "The Da Vinci Code."

         - Listed as one of New York Times' best seller.

2004 - Donated US$2.2 million to Phillips Exeter Academy to provide computers and high-tech equipment for students.

2005 - He became Time magazine's one of 100 Most Influential People of the Year.

2006 - Presently developing "The Solomon Key".

         - Went under trial for allegedly copying the concept of the book "Holy Blood Holy Grail." The case was dismissed on July 4th.