1992 Event Great Britain issues postage stamp on 100th anniversary of Tolkien 1973 Death John R R Tolkien, British story writer (Hobbitt), dies of ulcer at 81 1973 Death J. R. R. Tolkien, English Novelist 1937 Event J R R Tolkien, publishes "Hobbit" 1892 Birthday J. R. R. Tolkien, English Novelist, Lord of Rings
