1732: Haydn was born in Rohrau, Austria
1738: Haydn was sent to live with a choirmaster at the age of 6 ; he never returned home
1740: He moved to Vienna and worked for the cathedral choir
1749: He was kicked out of the choir and left homeless at the age of 17
1759: Haydn composed his first symphony
1761: He was appointed Kapellmeister for the Esterhazy family *kapellmeister: the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir
1783: Haydn son, Alois Anton Nickolaus Polzelli, was born April 22
1791: Haydn goes to England for 4 year ; during this time he composed 12 symphonies
1791: Haydn composed one of his most famous pieces in London called the surprise symphony
1795: He goes back to work in Vienna for the Esterhazys family
1809: He die of old age