Childhood and Education Journey of Hank Green in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
May 2024: Interview with Pete Buttigieg
In May 2024, Hank Green interviewed United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
