The Notebook Timeline ( Real )

literature
October 1, 1996

Publication of 'The Notebook' Novel

Nicholas Sparks publishes his romance novel 'The Notebook', which later inspires the film adaptation.

film_release
June 25, 2004

Release of 'The Notebook' Film

The romantic drama film 'The Notebook', based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, is released to theaters.

film_premiere
April 30, 2004

Premiere of 'The Notebook' at Los Angeles Film Festival

The film premieres at a notable film festival, marking its public debut.

The Notebook Timeline ( Fictional )

meeting
Summer 1940

Noah Meets Allie

Noah Calhoun meets Allie Hamilton for the first time during the summer in Seabrook, sparking a deep connection.

romantic_moment
Summer 1940

Noah Takes Allie to the Ferris Wheel

Noah and Allie spend a romantic day together, including a memorable ride on the Ferris wheel.

conflict
Late Summer 1940

Allie's Parents Separate Noah and Allie

Allie's wealthy parents disapprove of Noah and intervene to keep them apart.

promise
1941

Noah Writes Letters to Allie

Noah writes letters to Allie daily for a year after their summer together, as a promise to stay connected.

post-war
1945

Noah Returns Home From War

Noah comes back after serving in World War II and buys a house in Seabrook as promised to Allie.

engagement
1946

Allie Gets Engaged to Lon

Allie becomes engaged to a wealthy man named Lon, although she remains conflicted about her feelings for Noah.

reunion
Summer 1946

Noah and Allie Reunite

Noah and Allie see each other again by chance and rediscover their love.

decision
Summer 1946

Allie Chooses Noah

After emotional conversations, Allie decides to be with Noah, breaking off her engagement.

caretaking
Present day (1990s)

Old Noah Reads to Old Allie

Years later, an elderly Noah reads their love story to an elderly Allie, who suffers from dementia.

ending
Present day (1990s)

Noah and Allie Die Together

The couple peacefully passes away together in the nursing home, united in life and death.