1994 Death James Clavell, author (Shogun, Tai-Pan), dies at 69 1994 Death James Clavell, author/director (King Rat, Shogun), dies at 69 1979 Event Beginning of James Clavell's novel "Whirlwind" 1960 Event 1st date in James Clavell's novel "Nobel House" 1841 Event 1st date in James Clavell's novel Tai-Pan 1600 Event 1st date in James Clavell's novel Shogun
