Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Jean Shepherd" in English language version.
His date of birth has been given variously as either July 21 or July 26, in years ranging from 1921 to 1929.However, several years after his death, Shepherd's hometown newspaper explained that the correct date of his birth was July 26, 1921. Kiesling, Mark (December 24, 2006). "A Christmas Story. Classic holiday movie has Hammond roots". The Times. Hammond, Indiana.
His date of birth has been given variously as either July 21 or July 26, in years ranging from 1921 to 1929.However, several years after his death, Shepherd's hometown newspaper explained that the correct date of his birth was July 26, 1921. Kiesling, Mark (December 24, 2006). "A Christmas Story. Classic holiday movie has Hammond roots". The Times. Hammond, Indiana.