1968 Death John Steinbeck, author (Grapes of Wrath, Nobel 1940, 62), dies at 66 1962 Event American author John Steinbeck awarded Nobel Prize in literature 1947 Event John Steinbeck's novel "Pearl" published 1940 Event Pulitzer prize awarded to John Steinbeck (Grapes of Wrath) 1939 Event John Steinbeck novel "The Grapes of Wrath" published 1937 Event John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," premieres in New York City 1902 Birthday John Steinbeck, born in Salinas, California, author, Grapes of Wrath-Nobel 1962
