Iris Chang - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 28, 1968 |
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| Died | November 09, 2004 (age 36) |
| Birthplace | Princeton, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Iris Chang's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Author of 'The Rape of Nanking': a groundbreaking historical account of the Nanjing Massacre. |
Intro
Iris Chang was an American journalist, historian, and author, best known for her bestselling book 'The Rape of Nanking', which documented the atrocities committed during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing, China in 1937–1938.
Early Life & Background
Iris Chang was born to parents who were both university professors. Her father specialized in physics and her mother in microbiology. She was raised in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, where she developed an early interest in literature and history. Chang attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a degree in journalism before earning a master's degree in writing from Johns Hopkins University.
Career Highlights
- Published 'The Rape of Nanking' in 1997, which became an international bestseller and renewed attention to the Nanjing Massacre.
- Authored two other books: 'Thread of the Silkworm' (1995) and 'The Chinese in America: A Narrative History' (2003).
- Worked as a journalist for publications such as the Associated Press and the Chicago Tribune.
Trivia
- Chang was a tireless advocate for human rights and raised awareness of historical injustices through her writing.
- She received numerous awards for her work, including honorary degrees and distinctions from historical societies.
FAQs
People also ask
Iris Chang was born the 28 March 1968.
Princeton, New Jersey, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 28th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: Nasser Hussain, an English cricketer who captained the England cricket team from 1999 to 2003, was born on March 28, 1968, in Madras, India. He had an international career from 1990 to 2004.
- Day of the week: March 28th, 1968 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding
- #1 UK song: Congratulations by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes
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