Childhood and Education Journey of Hank Green in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Hank Green. A timeline of key moments.

Hank Green is an American YouTuber, science communicator, novelist, comedian, and entrepreneur. Known for his educational YouTube channels like Crash Course and SciShow, co-created with his brother John Green (Vlogbrothers), Hank explains complex topics in engaging ways. He's also a social activist, musician, and active on platforms like TikTok. His work focuses on education, science communication, and fostering online communities, making him a prominent figure in online education and entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 5, 1980: Hank Green's Birth

On May 5, 1980, William Henry Green II, also known as Hank Green, was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

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2003: Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis

In 2003, Hank Green was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.

2007: Project for Awesome (P4A) Introduced

In 2007, Hank and John Green introduced the Project for Awesome (P4A), an annual charity project involving YouTube users creating videos to promote charities.

2011: Project for Awesome Raises Less Than Previous Year

In 2011, for the first time, the Project for Awesome raised less money than the previous year, marking a deviation from the trend of increasing funds.

January 2012: Creation of SciShow

In January 2012, Hank Green created the science YouTube channel SciShow, initially funded by YouTube, featuring videos focused on various scientific fields.

April 2014: Launch of SciShow Space

In April 2014, the spin-off channel SciShow Space was launched to cover space topics, hosted by Green, Reid Reimers, and Caitlin Hofmeister.

January 2015: Interview with President Obama

In January 2015, Hank Green interviewed President Obama at The White House as part of a group of YouTube creators organized by Google.

March 2015: Launch of Crash Course: Kids

In March 2015, Crash Course: Kids was launched as part of YouTube Kids, with Sabrina Cruz hosting a Science course for a younger audience.

March 2015: Premiere of SciShow Kids

In March 2015, SciShow Kids premiered, aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 6, and hosted by Jessi Knudsen Castañeda.

March 2017: Launch of SciShow Psych

In March 2017, SciShow Psych launched, hosted by Green and Brit Garner, teaching about the human brain and providing psychology information.

June 2019: Launch of Journey to the Microcosmos

In June 2019, Journey to the Microcosmos, hosted by Hank Green and produced by Complexly, was started to explore the microscopic world.

June 2020: Launch of Bizarre Beasts

In June 2020, Bizarre Beasts, hosted by Hank Green and Sarah Suta and produced by Complexly, was started to create videos about unusual animal species.

April 2021: Hank Green Donates TikTok Revenue

In April 2021, Hank Green announced his decision to donate his TikTok Creator Fund revenue, exceeding $35,000, to the First Nations Development Institute.

2021: Project for Awesome Moved to Late February

In 2021, the Project for Awesome event was moved to late February, and a record $2,368,016 was raised.

September 2022: Interview with Monica Tranel

In September 2022, Hank Green interviewed Democrat Monica Tranel, who ran for Montana's 1st congressional district, in Missoula.

May 2023: Diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma

In May 2023, Hank Green announced that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.

2023: Diagnosis and Treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma

In 2023, Hank Green was diagnosed and treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, leading him to step down as CEO of his companies.

2023: Stand-Up Comedy Routine About Cancer

In 2023, after his cancer diagnosis, Hank Green began developing a stand-up comedy routine about the disease, performing in Missoula starting in July and later in upstate New York in October.