British writer and poet (1916–1990). Roald Dahl was born on 13 September 1916 in what is now the United Kingdom. Roald Dahl is remembered as a screenwriter, novelist and autobiographer, a citizen of Norway and the United Kingdom. Notable works include “Danny the Champion of the World”, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “James and the Giant Peach”. Positions held included writer.
Before and after
- 9 July 1916Founding of CONMEBOL
- 15 July 1916Founding of Boeing
- from 3 August 1916 to 5 August 1916Battle of Romani
- from 12 September 1916 to 11 December 1916Monastir Offensive
- 13 September 1916Birth of Roald Dahl
- 23 September 1916Birth of Aldo Moro
- 26 October 1916Birth of François Mitterrand
- 9 December 1916Birth of Kirk Douglas
- 25 December 1916Birth of Ahmad ibn Billah
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1916Construction of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- 2 February 1922Publication of Ulysses
- 19 September 1926Construction of Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
- 4 July 1930Origins of Nation of Islam
- 1932First edition of Venice Film Festival
- 1934Publication of March of the Volunteers
The era
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