Saint Lucian–Trinidadian poet and playwright (1930–2017). Derek Walcott was born on 23 January 1930 in what is now Saint Lucia. Derek Walcott is remembered as a poet, playwright and writer, a citizen of Saint Lucia. Notable works include “Omeros”, “Dream on Monkey Mountain” and “The Capeman”.
Before and after
- from 1930 to 1936Dust Bowl
- 1930Population transfer in the Soviet Union
- 20 January 1930Birth of Buzz Aldrin
- 20 January 1930Founding of Bank for International Settlements
- 23 January 1930Birth of Derek Walcott
- 18 February 1930Clyde Tombaugh discovers Pluto
- 8 March 1930Death of William Howard Taft
- 3 April 1930Birth of Helmut Kohl
- 14 May 1930Establishment of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1925Rise of Art Deco
- 1 May 1931Construction of Empire State Building
- 1935Construction of Da Nang International Airport
- 28 May 1937Construction of Golden Gate Bridge
- 20 May 1940Construction of Auschwitz
- 6 April 1943Publication of The Little Prince
The era
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