Ke Huy Quan's early life was marked by significant events that shaped his future. Born in South Vietnam, his family's journey to the United States is a testament to resilience and determination.
Birth
August 20, 1971
Ke Huy Quan was born in Saigon, South Vietnam, into a family of Chinese descent with eight siblings.
End of the Vietnam War
1975
Three years after the end of the Vietnam War, Quan and his family began their journey to leave Vietnam.
Immigration to the United States
1979
Quan's family was admitted to the United States as part of the Refugee Admissions Program. They settled in California, where Quan grew up.
