History of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Timeline
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, businessman, politician, and former bodybuilder. He gained fame as a bodybuilding champion before transitioning to a successful acting career, starring in iconic action films. He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011, demonstrating his ability to transition from entertainment to politics. Schwarzenegger's career exemplifies his diverse talents and ambition, spanning athletics, entertainment, and public service.
1922: Aurelia Jadrny Born
In 1922, Aurelia Jadrny, Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother, was born.
1938: Anschluss and Gustav Joins Nazi Party
In 1938, after the Anschluss, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Nazi Party.
1939: Gustav Joins Sturmabteilung
In 1939, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Sturmabteilung (SA).
1942: Gustav Wounded at Leningrad
In the summer of 1942, Gustav Schwarzenegger was wounded at Leningrad and later contracted malaria.
February 1944: Gustav discharged from Heer
In February 1944, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, was discharged from the Heer after being wounded and contracting malaria during World War II.
October 20, 1945: Gustav and Aurelia's Marriage
On October 20, 1945, Gustav Schwarzenegger married Aurelia Jadrny. Gustav was 38, and Aurelia was 23.
July 30, 1947: Arnold Schwarzenegger Born
On July 30, 1947, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born in Austria. He is known as an Austrian and American actor, businessman, politician, and former professional bodybuilder.
1960: Started Weight Training
In 1960, Arnold Schwarzenegger started weight training when his football coach took his team to a local gym.
1961: Met Kurt Marnul
In 1961, Arnold Schwarzenegger met former Mr. Austria Kurt Marnul, who invited him to train at the gym in Graz.
1963: First Professional Competition
In 1963, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in his first professional competition in weightlifting.
1964: Won Two Weightlifting Contests
In 1964, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two weightlifting contests.
1965: Served in Austrian Army
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army to fulfill the one year of service required at the time. He also won the Junior Mr. Europe contest during his service.
1965: Austrian Army Service
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army, operating an M47 Patton tank during his mandatory service.
1965: Won Junior Mr. Europe Contest
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Junior Mr. Europe contest, marking one of his first major bodybuilding achievements.
1965: Won Two Weightlifting Contests
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two weightlifting contests.
1966: First Plane Trip and Mr. Universe Competition
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first plane trip, attending the NABBA Mr. Universe competition in London, where he placed second.
1966: Met Reg Park
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Reg Park, who became his friend and mentor, at Bennett's home.
1966: Won Powerlifting Contests
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two powerlifting contests, expanding his athletic achievements.
1966: Coached by Charles Bennett
In 1966, Charles "Wag" Bennett offered to coach Arnold Schwarzenegger and invited him to stay in his home in London.
1967: Youngest Mr. Universe
In 1967, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Universe title for the first time, becoming the youngest ever at age 20.
1967: Won Munich Stone-Lifting Contest
In 1967, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Munich stone-lifting contest, lifting a 508 German pounds (254 kg / 560 lb) stone.
October 1968: Moved to the US
In October 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to the US to pursue his bodybuilding dreams.
1968: Arrival in the United States
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived in the United States with "empty pockets but full of dreams". He watched the Nixon–Humphrey presidential race on TV and decided he was a Republican after hearing Nixon speak.
1968: Special Olympics Involvement
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger became involved with the Special Olympics, founded by his later mother-in-law Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
1968: Won Mr. Universe and Attended Business School
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger won his next Mr. Universe title in London and attended business school in Munich, working and training at Rolf Putziger's gym.
1968: Won Powerlifting Contests
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two powerlifting contests, expanding his athletic achievements.
1968: Started a bricklaying business
In 1968, Schwarzenegger and fellow bodybuilder Franco Columbu started a bricklaying business.
1968: Austria abolished the death penalty
In 1968, the death penalty was abolished in Austria.
1969: Early Acting Career
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger began his acting career with small roles in film and television.
1969: First Attempt at Mr. Olympia
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger first attempted to win Mr. Olympia but lost to Sergio Oliva.
1969: Met Barbara Outland
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Barbara Outland, an English teacher, after arriving in the U.S. Their first date was watching the first Apollo Moon landing on television.
1969: First Car Opel Kadett
In 1969, after serving in the Austrian army, Arnold Schwarzenegger purchased his first car, an Opel Kadett.
1970: Starred in Hercules in New York
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Hercules in New York, credited as "Arnold Strong", marking his first film role.
1970: Won Mr. Olympia
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia competition, becoming the youngest ever Mr. Olympia at age 23.
May 20, 1971: Brother Meinhard's Death
On May 20, 1971, Arnold Schwarzenegger's brother, Meinhard, died in a car crash.
1971: Continued Winning Streak
In 1971, Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in bodybuilding competitions.
1971: San Fernando earthquake increased demand
In 1971, the San Fernando earthquake increased demand for their services.
December 13, 1972: Father Gustav's Death
On December 13, 1972, Arnold Schwarzenegger's father, Gustav, died of a stroke.
1972: Toured different countries selling vitamins
In 1972, Arnold Schwarzenegger toured different countries selling vitamins, as in Helsinki, Finland, where he lived at the YMCA Hotel Hospiz and presented vitamin pills at the Stockmann shopping center.
1973: Appeared in The Long Goodbye
In 1973, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his second film appearance as hired muscle for a mobster in The Long Goodbye.
1973: Gold's Gym Logo Design
In 1973, Ric Drasin, a weight training partner of Arnold Schwarzenegger, designed the original Gold's Gym logo.
1974: Weight Training with Ric Drasin
From 1970 to 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger's weight training partners included Ric Drasin, who designed the original Gold's Gym logo in 1973.
1974: Continued Winning Streak
In 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in bodybuilding competitions.
1974: Relationship with Barbara Outland ended
In 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger's relationship with Barbara Outland, with whom he had lived, ended.
1975: Won Mr. Olympia and announced his retirement
In 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia competition for the sixth consecutive time and then announced his retirement from professional bodybuilding. His training was filmed for the bodybuilding documentary called Pumping Iron.
1975: Smoking marijuana after winning Mr. Olympia
In 1975, Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint after winning Mr. Olympia in the documentary film Pumping Iron.
1976: Starred in Stay Hungry and Won Golden Globe
In 1976, Arnold Schwarzenegger played a significant role in the film Stay Hungry, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor.
July 1977: Met Sue Moray
In July 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Sue Moray, a Beverly Hills hairdresser's assistant, on Venice Beach, and they began an open relationship.
August 1977: Met Maria Shriver
In August 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Maria Shriver, a television journalist and niece of President John F. Kennedy, at the Robert F. Kennedy Tennis Tournament.
1977: Acknowledged Steroid Use
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger acknowledged using performance-enhancing anabolic steroids while they were legal, saying "steroids were helpful to me in maintaining muscle size while on a strict diet in preparation for a contest. I did not use them for muscle growth, but rather for muscle maintenance when cutting up."
1977: Appeared in Pumping Iron and TV Shows
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in the bodybuilding film "Pumping Iron". He also made guest appearances in episodes of the ABC sitcom "The San Pedro Beach Bums" and the ABC police procedural "The Streets of San Francisco".
1977: Publications and Pumping Iron
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger released his autobiographical book, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary "Pumping Iron", which helped launch his film career.
1977: Schwarzenegger's memoir
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger said of Barbara Outland in his memoir, "Basically it came down to this: she was a well-balanced woman who wanted an ordinary, solid life, and I was not a well-balanced man, and hated the very idea of ordinary life."
1977: Autobiography Published and Posed for Gay Magazine
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography and weight-training guide, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", was a huge success, and he also posed for the gay magazine "After Dark".
1977: Oui Magazine Interview
In 1977, an interview in adult magazine Oui gained attention, in which Schwarzenegger discussed using substances such as marijuana.
August 1978: Ended relationship with Sue Moray
In August 1978, Sue Moray, who was aware of Arnold Schwarzenegger's relationship with Maria Shriver, issued an ultimatum, leading to the end of their relationship.
1979: Appeared in The Villain
In 1979, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared with Kirk Douglas and Ann-Margret in the comedy The Villain.
1979: Enrolled in the University of Wisconsin–Superior
In 1979, Arnold Schwarzenegger enrolled in the University of Wisconsin–Superior as a distance education student, completing most of his coursework by correspondence.
May 1980: Graduation from the University of Wisconsin–Superior
In May 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger formally graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Superior and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing.
1980: Came out of retirement to compete in Mr. Olympia and won
In 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger came out of retirement to compete in Mr. Olympia. Training for his role in Conan got him into good shape, so he decided he wanted to win the Mr. Olympia contest one last time, winning with only seven weeks of preparation. He officially retired from competition afterwards.
1980: Starred in Jayne Mansfield Biographical Film
In 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in a biographical film of the 1950s actress Jayne Mansfield as Mansfield's husband, Mickey Hargitay.
1982: Starring Role in Conan the Barbarian
In 1982, Arnold Schwarzenegger had his breakthrough role as the star of "Conan the Barbarian".
September 17, 1983: Naturalized U.S. Citizen
On September 17, 1983, Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen, after requesting to keep his Austrian citizenship.
1983: Received United States Citizenship
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger received his United States citizenship.
1983: Starred in Carnival in Rio
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the promotional video "Carnival in Rio".
1983: Schwarzenegger becomes a U.S. citizen
In 1983, Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen, requesting to retain his Austrian citizenship due to Austria's restrictions on dual citizenship.
1984: Conan the Destroyer and The Terminator
In 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Conan the Destroyer" and "The Terminator", marking significant roles in his acting career.
1984: Starred in The Terminator and Conan the Destroyer
In 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in James Cameron's science fiction action film The Terminator and also in Conan the Destroyer.
1985: Inspiration for Actors
Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired many actors to become action heroes, including Dwayne Johnson, Matt McColm, Christian Boeving, Vidyut Jamwal, and Daniel Greene. In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Commando" as Colonel John Matrix
1985: Appearance in Anti-Drug Music Video
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in "Stop the Madness", an anti-drug music video sponsored by the Reagan administration.
1985: Starred in Red Sonja
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in another sword and sorcery film, Red Sonja.
1985: Action Film Commando
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Commando".
April 26, 1986: Married Maria Shriver
On April 26, 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver in Hyannis, Massachusetts. They later had four children.
1986: Marriage to Maria Shriver
In 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver, the niece of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
1986: Starred in Raw Deal
In 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film Raw Deal.
1987: Inspiration for Actors
Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired many actors to become action heroes, including Dwayne Johnson, Matt McColm, Christian Boeving, Vidyut Jamwal, and Daniel Greene. In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Predator" as Major "Dutch" Schaefer.
1987: The Running Man and Predator
In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in "The Running Man" and "Predator".
1988: Starred in Red Heat
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film Red Heat.
1988: Twins Film Release
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the comedy film "Twins".
1988: Campaign Rally Appearance
In 1988, Schwarzenegger accompanied then–Vice President George H. W. Bush at a campaign rally, gaining public notice as a Republican.
1988: Height Questioned by Media
In 1988, the Daily Mail and Time Out magazine raised questions regarding Arnold Schwarzenegger's height, suggesting he appeared noticeably shorter than his claimed height.
1989: Started Arnold's Sports Festival
In 1989, Arnold Schwarzenegger started Arnold's Sports Festival, a sports and fitness festival held annually in Columbus, Ohio. The festival hosts thousands of international health and fitness professionals, and it has also expanded into a three-day expo.
1990: Greenhouse gas level target
By 2050, Schwarzenegger called to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels.
1990: Introduction of Free to Choose
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced the first episode of the Milton Friedman hosted PBS series "Free to Choose".
1990: Total Recall and Kindergarten Cop
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Total Recall" and "Kindergarten Cop".
1990: Starred in Total Recall and Kindergarten Cop, Directed Tales from the Crypt
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Total Recall", earning $10 million and 15% of the film's gross, and in "Kindergarten Cop". He also directed an episode of the TV series "Tales from the Crypt" titled "The Switch".
1990: Chairman of President's Council
In 1990, Schwarzenegger was appointed chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by President George H. W. Bush.
1991: Purchased rights to Pumping Iron
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger purchased the rights to the film "Pumping Iron", its outtakes, and associated still photography.
1991: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger rode a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
1991: Starred in Terminator 2: Judgment Day
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which became the highest-grossing film of the year and a commercial peak for him.
1991: Lee Haney Won Eighth Consecutive Mr. Olympia Title
In 1991, Lee Haney won his eighth consecutive Mr. Olympia title, surpassing Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous record.
1992: Opened Schatzi On Main restaurant
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife opened a restaurant in Santa Monica called Schatzi On Main, with "Schatzi" meaning "little treasure" or "honey" in German.
1992: First Civilian Humvee Purchase
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger became the first civilian in the U.S. to purchase a Humvee and lobbied AM General to produce a street-legal civilian version, also purchasing the first two Hummer H1s.
1992: Directed Christmas in Connecticut
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger directed the telemovie Christmas in Connecticut.
1992: Hummer Fuel Regulations
In 1992, the Hummers Arnold Schwarzenegger bought are so large that they are classified as large trucks, and U.S. fuel economy regulations do not apply to them.
1993: Red Cross Ambassador
Between 1993 and 1994, Schwarzenegger served as a Red Cross ambassador, recording public service announcements to encourage blood donation. In 1993 He was a Red Cross ambassador
1993: Named International Star of the Decade and Starred in Last Action Hero
In 1993, Arnold Schwarzenegger was named the "International Star of the Decade" by the National Association of Theatre Owners. His film "Last Action Hero" was released opposite Jurassic Park and did not perform well at the box office.
1993: End of Term as Chairman of President's Council
In 1993, Schwarzenegger's term as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports concluded.
1994: Red Cross Ambassador
Between 1993 and 1994, Schwarzenegger served as a Red Cross ambassador, recording public service announcements to encourage blood donation. In 1994 He was a Red Cross ambassador
1994: True Lies
In 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in the action film "True Lies".
1995: Founded Inner City Games Foundation
In 1995, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the Inner City Games Foundation (ICG), which provides cultural, educational, and community enrichment programming to youth.
1996: Jingle All the Way
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Jingle All the Way".
1996: Starred in Eraser and Jingle All The Way
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the films "Eraser" and the Christmas comedy "Jingle All The Way".
June 1997: Spent $38 million on a private Gulfstream jet
In June 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger spent $38 million on a private Gulfstream jet.
1997: Fathered a child with housemaid
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child with their housemaid.
1997: Underwent heart valve replacement surgery
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger opted for a replacement heart valve made from his own pulmonary valve in a Ross procedure because he was born with a bicuspid aortic valve.
1997: Starred in Batman & Robin
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the comic book-based film "Batman & Robin", playing the supervillain Mr. Freeze. This was his final film before taking time to recuperate from a back injury.
1998: The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding Published
In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger published "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding", adding to his written contributions to the sport.
1998: Sold Schatzi On Main restaurant
In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger sold his restaurant, Schatzi On Main, located in Santa Monica.
1998: Death of Aurelia Schwarzenegger
In 1998, Aurelia Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother, passed away.
1999: Starred in End of Days
In 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the screen with the supernatural thriller "End of Days".
1999: Sued Willi Heepe and settled with Globe
In 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger sued Willi Heepe, a German doctor, for publicly predicting his early death based on steroid use and later heart problems. He collected a US$10,000 libel judgment. Schwarzenegger also sued and settled with Globe, a U.S. tabloid, which had made similar predictions.
1999: Men's Health Magazine Height Claim
In 1999, Men's Health magazine reported Arnold Schwarzenegger's height as 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), contributing to the ongoing discussion about his actual height.
1999: Considering Running for Office
In late 1999, Schwarzenegger considered running for office but stated he was in the middle of his show business career and did not plan to leave it.
2000: Starred in The 6th Day
In 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "The 6th Day", which failed to do well at the box office.
2000: Remembering Steve Reeves
In 2000, upon the death of Steve Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger fondly remembered him, acknowledging his influence on his own dreams and achievements.
2000: Severed ties with Planet Hollywood
In early 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger severed his financial ties with the Planet Hollywood chain of international theme restaurants, stating the restaurant did not achieve the success he hoped for. He wanted to focus on new US global business ventures and his acting career.
December 9, 2001: Motorcycle crash
On December 9, 2001, Arnold Schwarzenegger broke six ribs and was hospitalized for four days after a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles.
2001: Speech about Early Life
During a speech in 2001, Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke about his early life and his father's and mother's aspirations for him.
2002: Founded Los Angeles Branch of After-School All-Stars
In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the Los Angeles branch of After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an after-school program provider focused on health, fitness, and nutrition.
2002: Starred in Collateral Damage
In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Collateral Damage", which also failed to do well at the box office.
2002: Most Famous US Immigrant
In 2002, LA Weekly called Arnold Schwarzenegger "the most famous US immigrant".
2002: Proposed Terminator Statue
In 2002, a local cultural association, Forum Stadtpark, proposed building a 25-meter-tall Terminator statue in a park in central Graz in tribute to Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger stated that while he was flattered, he believed the money would be better used for social projects and the Special Olympics.
August 6, 2003: Announcement of Candidacy
On August 6, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy in the 2003 California recall election for Governor of California on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
September 24, 2003: Participation in Gubernatorial Debate
On September 24, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in one debate with other recall replacement candidates during the California recall election.
October 7, 2003: Election as Governor of California
On October 7, 2003, the recall election resulted in Governor Gray Davis being removed from office. Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California with 48.6% of the vote, defeating Cruz Bustamante and others.
October 2003: Gray Davis recalled
In October 2003, Gray Davis, Schwarzenegger's predecessor, was recalled.
2003: Starred in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his third appearance as the title character in "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", which earned over $150 million domestically.
2003: Support for Invasion of Iraq
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger supported the invasion of Iraq.
2003: Elected Governor of California
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California in a special recall election, replacing Gray Davis.
2003: Net worth estimated at $100 million to $200 million
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was conservatively estimated to be between $100 million and $200 million.
2003: Character Based on Schwarzenegger's Image
In 2003, Christian Boeving's character in the action film "When Eagles Strike" was based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's image from the late 1980s, particularly his roles in Predator (1987) and Commando (1985).
2003: Allegations of Misconduct Surface
In 2003, during his campaign for governor, allegations of sexual and personal misconduct surfaced against Schwarzenegger, reported by the Los Angeles Times.
2003: "Amend for Arnold" bill
In 2003, the Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment was widely accredited as the "Amend for Arnold" bill, which would have added an amendment to the U.S. Constitution allowing his run.
2003: Critics state Friedman ways of thinking was strayed from
Numerous critics state that Schwarzenegger strayed from much of Friedman's economic ways of thinking in 2003, especially upon being elected Governor of California.
May 2004: High approval ratings
In May 2004, Schwarzenegger had record high approval ratings.
October 2004: California Takes Delivery of First H2H (Hydrogen Hummer)
In October 2004, California took delivery of the first H2H (Hydrogen Hummer) following an executive order by Schwarzenegger to jump-start the California Hydrogen Highway Network.
November 2004: Opposition to Proposition 66
In November 2004, Schwarzenegger actively opposed Proposition 66, an amendment to the Californian Three Strikes Law, launching an intense campaign in the last week before the ballot.
2004: Republican National Convention Speech
At the 2004 Republican National Convention, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a speech explaining his Republican affiliation due to the Democrats' resemblance to Austrian socialists.
2004: Abuse Discussion
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed in an interview with Fortune the abuse he suffered as a child.
2004: Film Appearance in "Around the World in 80 Days"
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger made a cameo appearance in the remake of "Around the World in 80 Days" after becoming Governor of California.
2004: Saved a drowning man
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger saved a drowning man while on vacation in Hawaii by swimming out and bringing him back to shore.
2004: Visit to Israel
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Israel to break ground on the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, lay a wreath at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, and meet with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President Moshe Katsav.
2004: Schwarzenegger responds to allegations of misconduct
In 2004, Schwarzenegger responded to the allegations, admitting he had "behaved badly sometimes" and apologized, while also stating that not all of the stories were true.
2004: "Amend for Arnold" campaign launched
In 2004, the "Amend for Arnold" campaign was launched, featuring a website and TV advertising promotion.
November 2005: Defeat of Schwarzenegger's sponsored ballot measures
In November 2005, a special election was held where four ballot measures sponsored by Schwarzenegger were defeated. Schwarzenegger took responsibility for the defeats, noting the large sum of money raised by the opposition.
2005: Film Appearance in "The Kid & I"
In 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared as himself in the film "The Kid & I", and voiced Baron von Steuben in the Liberty's Kids episode "Valley Forge".
2005: Relinquished Executive Editor Role
In 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger relinquished the executive editor role for Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines due to conflict of interest concerns.
2005: Veto of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
In 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in California.
2005: Effort to revoke Austrian citizenship
In 2005, Peter Pilz advocated for the Austrian Parliament to revoke Schwarzenegger's Austrian citizenship, feeling his decision not to intervene in executions damaged Austria's reputation.
2005: Schwarzenegger issued an executive order to reduce greenhouse gases
In 2005, Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
January 8, 2006: Motorcycle accident
On January 8, 2006, while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son Patrick collided with a car. Schwarzenegger sustained an injury to his lip requiring 15 stitches.
July 3, 2006: Obtained motorcycle license
On July 3, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger obtained his motorcycle license.
August 2006: Settlement of Libel Lawsuit with Anna Richardson
In August 2006, Anna Richardson settled a libel lawsuit against Schwarzenegger, his aide Sean Walsh, and his publicist Sheryl Main. The parties were content to put the matter behind them and pleased that the dispute had been settled.
September 27, 2006: Schwarzenegger signs Global Warming Solutions Act
On September 27, 2006, Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, creating the nation's first cap on greenhouse gas emissions. He also signed a second bill imposing emission standards on utilities and corporations.
October 17, 2006: California to work with Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
On October 17, 2006, Schwarzenegger signed an executive order allowing California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
November 7, 2006: Schwarzenegger wins re-election
On November 7, 2006, Schwarzenegger won re-election as governor against Democrat Phil Angelides with 56.0% of the vote. Commentators noted a shift towards the political center around this time.
December 23, 2006: Broke femur while skiing
On December 23, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger tripped over his ski pole and broke his right femur while skiing in Sun Valley, Idaho, with his family.
December 30, 2006: Released from hospital
On December 30, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was released from St. Johns Hospital and Health Center after undergoing an operation to repair his broken femur.
2006: Tax returns filed
Based on tax returns filed in 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was estimated to be between $400 and $800 million.
2006: Re-elected as Governor
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was re-elected as the governor of California with 55.9% of the vote.
2006: Barbara Outland published memoir
In 2006, Barbara Outland Baker published her memoir, "Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak," with Arnold Schwarzenegger contributing a foreword.
2006: Veto of Single-Payer Health Care Bill
In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have implemented a single-payer health care system in California.
2006: California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
In 2006, The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 was enacted.
June 2007: Featured on the cover of Time magazine
In June 2007, Schwarzenegger was featured on the cover of Time magazine with Michael Bloomberg, and subsequently, the two joked about a presidential ticket together.
October 2007: GQ Magazine Interview
In October 2007, in an interview with GQ magazine, Schwarzenegger made comments about marijuana not being a drug, later clarified as a joke by his spokesperson.
2007: Special Olympics Spokesperson
In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics held in Shanghai, China.
2007: Veto of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
In 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in California.
2007: Schwarzenegger remained neutral in the 2008 presidential election
In 2007, Schwarzenegger remained neutral throughout 2007, despite being good friends with candidates Rudy Giuliani and Senator John McCain.
2007: European Voice Campaigner of the Year Award
In 2007, Schwarzenegger won the European Voice campaigner of the year award for his actions against climate change.
January 30, 2008: Giuliani Drops Out and Endorses McCain
On January 30, 2008, Rudy Giuliani dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed John McCain. Schwarzenegger was present at a Republican debate that night.
2008: Veto of Single-Payer Health Care Bill
In 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have implemented a single-payer health care system in California.
2008: Baena filed for divorce
In 2008, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena filed for divorce from her husband, Rogelio, a few months after Joseph's birth.
April 20, 2009: Opened the 2009 SAE World Congress
On April 20, 2009, Schwarzenegger was invited to open the 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit, in recognition of his contribution to the US motor industry.
June 19, 2009: Emergency landing
On June 19, 2009, Arnold Schwarzenegger's private jet made an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport after the pilot reported smoke coming from the cockpit.
2009: The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative took effect
In 2009, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative took effect.
February 12, 2010: Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay Participation
On February 12, 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in the Vancouver Olympic Torch relay, handing off the flame to Sebastian Coe.
April 2010: Named one of the "worst governors" by CREW
In April 2010, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) named Schwarzenegger one of the 11 "worst governors" in the United States, citing various ethics issues during his term.
May 2010: Esteban Núñez sentenced for manslaughter
In May 2010, Esteban Núñez, son of Fabian Núñez, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
2010: Hummer Fleet
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger owned one regular Hummer and three running on non-fossil power sources, including hydrogen, vegetable oil, and biodiesel.
2010: Bought house for Baena and son
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly bought a new four-bedroom house with a pool for Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena and their son in Bakersfield, California.
2010: Film Appearance in "The Expendables"
In 2010, Schwarzenegger appeared in Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables", making a cameo appearance.
2010: Speculation about Senate run
In 2010, there was speculation that Schwarzenegger might run for the United States Senate, but it didn't happen.
January 2011: Patty Baena retired
In January 2011, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena retired after being employed by Arnold Schwarzenegger's family for 20 years.
January 2011: New Film Scripts Announcement
In January 2011, shortly after leaving office in California, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he was reviewing several new scripts for future films, including the World War II action drama "With Wings as Eagles" written by Randall Wallace.
March 6, 2011: Arnold Seminar Announcements
On March 6, 2011, at the Arnold Seminar of the Arnold Classic, Schwarzenegger revealed he was being considered for several films including sequels to "The Terminator" and remakes of "Predator" and "The Running Man", and that he was developing the "Governator" comic book character with Stan Lee.
May 9, 2011: Ended relationship with Maria Shriver
On May 9, 2011, Maria Shriver ended her 25-year marriage to Arnold Schwarzenegger by moving out of their Brentwood mansion.
May 17, 2011: Affair and child revealed
On May 17, 2011, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger had fathered a son, Joseph, over 14 years prior with Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena, an employee in their household. Schwarzenegger confessed to his wife after she confronted him with the information.
May 20, 2011: Film Projects Halted
On May 20, 2011, Schwarzenegger's entertainment counsel announced that all film projects currently in development were being halted as Schwarzenegger focused on personal matters.
July 11, 2011: Considering a Comeback Film
On July 11, 2011, it was announced that Schwarzenegger was considering a comeback film, despite legal problems related to his divorce.
2011: Separation from Maria Shriver
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separated after he admitted to having fathered a child with their housemaid.
2011: Support for Military Intervention in Libya
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed support for the military intervention in Libya.
2011: Term Limit Reached
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger reached his term limit as governor of California and returned to acting.
2011: Removal of Marxist Busts
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that his wife requested the removal of his collection of Marxist busts, but he kept the one of Vladimir Lenin.
2011: Founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action
In 2011, Schwarzenegger founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action to develop a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
2011: Support for Israel Expressed at Independence Day Celebration
In 2011, at the Independence Day celebration hosted by the Israeli Consulate General in Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his love for Israel and recalled signing a bill to divest California pension funds from companies doing business with Iran.
2011: Still Training
In 2011, during the Arnold Classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned that he was still working out for half an hour with weights every day.
2011: Critics state Friedman ways of thinking was strayed from
Numerous critics state that Schwarzenegger strayed from much of Friedman's economic ways of thinking in 2011, especially upon being elected Governor of California.
September 2012: Judge rules on Núñez Commutation
In September 2012, Judge Lloyd Connelly ruled Schwarzenegger abused his power in commuting Núñez's sentence, but was within executive powers.
October 2012: Total Recall Autobiography Release
In October 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger released his autobiography, "Total Recall", which includes a chapter titled "The Secret" dedicated to his extramarital affair, alongside his successes in bodybuilding, acting, and politics.
2012: Founded Schwarzenegger Institute
In 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger helped found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy at the USC Price School of Public Policy, aiming to advance post-partisanship and find solutions to public policy challenges.
2012: Stars in "The Expendables 2"
In 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "The Expendables 2" as Trench Mauser.
March 2013: Accepted Renewed Offer to be Executive Editor of Magazines
In March 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger accepted American Media Inc.'s renewed offer to be executive editor of Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines.
2013: Leading Role in "The Last Stand" and "Escape Plan"
In 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "The Last Stand", his first leading role in 10 years, and co-starred in "Escape Plan" alongside Sylvester Stallone.
January 2014: Expressed regret for family pain
In January 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that he was least proud of the mistakes he made that caused his family pain and split them up.
March 2014: Stars in "Sabotage"
In March 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the film "Sabotage".
August 2014: Film: "The Expendables 3" Released
In August 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned as Trench Mauser in "The Expendables 3".
2014: Support for Euromaidan Protests
In 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message in support of the Euromaidan protests against Ukraine's pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych.
September 2015: Hosting "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
In September 2015, the media announced that Schwarzenegger would replace Donald Trump as host of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".
2015: Climate Change Comments at Security Conference
At a 2015 security conference, Arnold Schwarzenegger called climate change the issue of our time and urged politicians to stop treating it as a political issue.
2015: Kept Lenin bust to "show losers"
In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger said he kept the Lenin bust to "show losers".
2015: Stars in "Terminator Genisys"
In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the fifth Terminator film, "Terminator Genisys".
August 2016: Filming Interrupted by Bank Robbers
In August 2016, the filming of Arnold Schwarzenegger's action-comedy "Killing Gunther" was temporarily interrupted by bank robbers near the filming location in Surrey, British Columbia.
2016: "Less Meat, Less Heat" Collaboration
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger collaborated on a WildAid campaign, starring in the PSA "Less Meat, Less Heat," encouraging people to eat less meat to combat climate change.
2016: Endorsement and Non-Vote
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John Kasich for the Republican presidential primaries but announced he would not vote for Donald Trump in the United States presidential election, marking the first time he did not vote for the Republican candidate since becoming a citizen.
2016: "The New Celebrity Apprentice" Airs
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted the 15th season of "The Apprentice", titled "The New Celebrity Apprentice", using his famous lines "you're terminated" and "get to the choppa".
January 2017: Instagram Reaction to Donald Trump
In January 2017, Schwarzenegger responded to criticism from Donald Trump via Instagram, suggesting they switch jobs.
March 2017: Departure from "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
In March 2017, following repeated criticisms from Donald Trump, Schwarzenegger announced that he would not return for another season of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".
April 2017: "Conan the Conqueror" Project Dropped
In April 2017, producer Chris Morgan stated that Universal had dropped the project "Conan the Conqueror", although a TV show was a possibility. The movie was to be set 30 years after the first.
September 2017: "Killing Gunther" Released
In September 2017, the film "Killing Gunther", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released.
2017: All-Electric Mercedes G-Class
In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger acquired a Mercedes G-Class modified for all-electric drive.
2017: Condemnation of White Supremacists
In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger condemned white supremacists carrying Nazi and Confederate flags, calling their heroes "losers".
2017: Joined Macron in calling for a Global Pact for the Environment
In 2017, Schwarzenegger joined French President Emmanuel Macron in calling for the adoption of a Global Pact for the Environment. He also launched the Austrian World Summit.
February 6, 2018: Amazon Series "Outrider" Announced
On February 6, 2018, Amazon Studios announced they were developing a new series, "Outrider", with Arnold Schwarzenegger starring and executive producing. The series, set in the Oklahoma Indian Territory in the late 19th century, was never completed.
March 29, 2018: Emergency open-heart surgery
On March 29, 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery for replacement of his replacement pulmonic valve.
2018: Partnered with LeBron James to establish Ladder
In 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger partnered with basketball player LeBron James to establish Ladder, a company that developed nutritional supplements for athletes with severe cramps.
2018: Executive Producer for "The Game Changers"
In 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the twelve executive producers, along with James Cameron and Jackie Chan, for the documentary "The Game Changers", which explores the benefits of plant-based diets in professional sports.
May 18, 2019: Attacked in South Africa
On May 18, 2019, while visiting South Africa, Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked and dropkicked from behind while giving autographs. He suffered no injuries and declined to press charges.
October 2019: Admiration of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool
In October 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his admiration of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool.
November 1, 2019: "Terminator: Dark Fate" Released
On November 1, 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the Terminator franchise with "Terminator: Dark Fate", produced by James Cameron.
2020: Plan to reduce California's emissions
By 2020, there was a plan to reduce California's emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels.
2020: Surgery for new aortic valve
In 2020, 23 years after his first surgery, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent surgery for a new aortic valve.
2020: Sold Ladder to Openfit
In 2020, Arnold Schwarzenegger and LeBron James sold Ladder to Openfit for an undisclosed amount after reporting more than $4 million in sales for that year.
March 2021: Comments on Recall Election
In late March 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger was interviewed by Politico about the upcoming recall election in California and said that "it's pretty much the same atmosphere today as it was then," and that "this recall effort is sparked by ordinary folks," and that this was not a power grab by Republicans.
August 2021: COVID-19 Comments
In August 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke out about COVID-19, urging Americans to wear masks, practice social distancing, and get vaccinated, stating: "No, screw your freedom."
2021: Finalized divorce from Maria Shriver
In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver finalized their divorce, ten years after their separation.
2021: Superhero Kindergarten
In 2021, Schwarzenegger headlined the animated superhero streaming series "Superhero Kindergarten" on Kartoon Channel, voicing Captain Fantastic.
2021: Condemnation of Capitol Attack
In 2021, following the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a video address likening the insurrection to Nazi Germany's Kristallnacht and condemning President Donald Trump as "a failed leader" who "will go down in history as the worst president ever."
2021: Divorce Finalized
In 2021, the divorce between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver was finalized.
January 21, 2022: Multi-vehicle collision
On January 21, 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a multi-vehicle collision while driving a black GMC Yukon SUV in Los Angeles. His vehicle collided with a red Toyota Prius, and the driver of the Prius was hospitalized with head injuries, while Schwarzenegger was uninjured.
February 2022: Schwarzenegger Discusses Plant-Based Diet
In February 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that he had been following a diet that is about 80% plant-based for the past five years, noting it is better for his overall health.
June 2022: Jury ruled Maria Shriver entitled to savings
In June 2022, a jury ruled that Maria Shriver was entitled to half of Arnold Schwarzenegger's post-divorce savings from 1986 to 2011, including his pension.
2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2023: Leading role in FUBAR
In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger played a leading role in FUBAR, an action comedy on Netflix, portraying Luke Brunner, a veteran CIA operator.
2023: Received Honorary Degree from Stockton University
In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger received an honorary degree from Stockton University.
2023: Release of "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life"
In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger released his second book, "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life," featuring life advice and reflections on his life experiences.
2023: Schwarzenegger revisits misconduct allegations
In 2023, Schwarzenegger revisited the misconduct allegations from the past, acknowledging he was "totally wrong."
2023: Netflix docuseries Arnold
In 2023, Schwarzenegger starred in Netflix docuseries based on his own life Arnold, covering his bodybuilding, acting, and political career.
2023: Support for Palestinian Rights
In a 2023 interview, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that Palestinians "have the right to live and the right to have their own country, their own state."
January 17, 2024: Detained by German Authorities
On January 17, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained by German authorities after failing to declare an Audemars Piguet watch to customs agents upon arriving in Munich. He was released after pre-paying potential taxes, and the watch was later auctioned off at a dinner in Kitzbühel to raise funds for the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.
October 30, 2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for president
On October 30, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
2024: Estimated to be a billionaire
In 2024, Forbes estimated that Arnold Schwarzenegger was a billionaire.
2024: Voice Acting in Secret Level
In 2024, Schwarzenegger voice acted as King Aelstrom in the episode "New World: The Once And Future King" in the anthology series "Secret Level" on Amazon Prime. The character was a parody of his own Conan character.
2025: Last Republicans to Win Statewide Office
As of 2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Steve Poizner are the last Republicans to win or hold statewide office in California, both having won their respective elections in 2006.
2025: Schwarzenegger's Diet Mostly Plant-Based
In 2025, Schwarzenegger said that he eats mostly plants, and that while he occasionally consumes smaller amounts of animal products, following a mostly plant-based diet is better for his health.
2025: FUBAR Cancelled After Two Seasons
In 2025, the second season of FUBAR was released, after which the series was canceled.
2050: Executive order to reduce greenhouse gases
In 2005, Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
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