Will Byers was born on March 22, 1971, in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the Stranger Things universe.

Quick Scoop

  • Full fictional name : William “Will” Byers.
  • Date of birth : March 22, 1971.
  • Place of birth : Hawkins, Indiana (a fictional town in Stranger Things).
  • Family : Son of Joyce and Lonnie Byers; younger brother of Jonathan Byers.

In‑story context

  • The birthday March 22 is mentioned in the show and highlighted in later discussion because characters notably forget it in a season 4 episode, which drew fan attention and “latest news” style commentary.
  • Fan wikis, character databases, and even encyclopedic entries all align on March 22, 1971 as his canonical birth date within the series timeline.

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