History of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Timeline
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, businessman, former politician, and bodybuilder. He rose to fame as a bodybuilding champion, subsequently transitioning to a successful acting career, primarily known for action films like "The Terminator". His career culminated in his election as the 38th Governor of California, serving from 2003 to 2011.
1922: Birth of Aurelia Jadrny
In 1922, Aurelia Jadrny, who would later become Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother, was born.
1938: Gustav Schwarzenegger joins the Nazi Party
In 1938, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Nazi Party after the Anschluss.
1939: Gustav Schwarzenegger joins the Sturmabteilung (SA)
In 1939, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Sturmabteilung (SA).
1943: Gustav Schwarzenegger Discharged From War
In 1943, Gustav Schwarzenegger was discharged from World War II following a bout of malaria.
October 20, 1945: Marriage of Gustav Schwarzenegger and Aurelia Jadrny
On October 20, 1945, Gustav Schwarzenegger, aged 38, married Aurelia Jadrny, aged 23.
July 30, 1947: Birth of Arnold Schwarzenegger
On July 30, 1947, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria, to Gustav Schwarzenegger and Aurelia (née Jadrny). Gustav was the local chief of police.
July 30, 1947: Arnold Schwarzenegger's birth
On July 30, 1947, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born. He is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder, known for his roles in high-profile action films.
1960: Beginning of Weight Training
In 1960, Schwarzenegger began weight training when his football coach took his team to a local gym.
1961: Meeting Kurt Marnul and Training in Graz
In 1961, Schwarzenegger met Kurt Marnul, former Mr. Austria, who invited him to train at the gym in Graz.
1963: First professional competition
In 1963, Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in his first professional competition.
1964: Won two weightlifting contests
In 1964, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two weightlifting contests.
1965: Army service and Junior Mr. Europe win
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army and won the Junior Mr. Europe contest during his service, even going AWOL to participate.
1965: Mandatory Military Service
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger undertook his mandatory service in the Austrian Army.
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 to NABBA Mr. Universe competition
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first plane trip to attend the NABBA Mr. Universe competition in London, where he placed second.
1966: Meeting Reg Park
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger met his childhood idol Reg Park at Bennett's home, who became his friend and mentor.
1966: Won two powerlifting contests
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two powerlifting contests.
1966: Coaching by Charles Bennett
In 1966, Charles 'Wag' Bennett offered to coach Schwarzenegger after being impressed at a competition, providing him with training and a place to stay in London.
1967: Won the Munich stone-lifting contest
In 1967, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Munich stone-lifting contest, where he lifted a 508 German pounds stone.
1967: Winning Mr. Universe
In 1967, Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Universe title for the first time at age 20, becoming the youngest ever Mr. Universe.
October 1968: Move to the US
In October 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to the US at age 21, speaking little English, to pursue his dream, training at Gold's Gym in Venice, Los Angeles.
1968: Involvement with Special Olympics Begins
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved with the Special Olympics since they were founded in 1968 by his later mother-in-law Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
1968: Started Bricklaying Business
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu started a bricklaying business, marking the beginning of their entrepreneurial ventures.
1968: Arrival to the US and Republican Affiliation
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived in the United States and, after watching the Nixon-Humphrey presidential race and listening to Nixon speak about free enterprise, decided to become a Republican.
1968: Won two powerlifting contests
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two powerlifting contests.
1968: Return to London to win Mr. Universe
In 1968, after attending business school and working at a gym in Munich, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to London to win his next Mr. Universe title.
1968: Death Penalty Abolished in Austria
In 1968, the death penalty was abolished in Austria.
1969: Acting Career Begins
Arnold Schwarzenegger began his acting career with small roles in film and television starting in 1969.
1969: First attempt at Mr. Olympia
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first attempt at winning the Mr. Olympia competition, but lost to Sergio Oliva.
1969: Met Barbara Outland
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Barbara Outland, an English teacher, with whom he lived until 1974.
1969: First Car: Opel Kadett
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger purchased his first car, an Opel Kadett, after serving in the Austrian army.
1970: Played the title role in Hercules in New York
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger played the title role in "Hercules in New York", marking his first acting role. He was credited as "Arnold Strong".
1970: Won Mr. Olympia at age 23
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia competition, becoming the youngest ever to win at the age of 23.
May 20, 1971: Death of Meinhard Schwarzenegger
On May 20, 1971, Arnold Schwarzenegger's brother, Meinhard, died in a car crash while driving drunk.
1971: Continued winning streak in competitions
In 1971, Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in bodybuilding competitions.
1971: San Fernando Earthquake
In 1971, The San Fernando earthquake lead to increased demand for services from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu's bricklaying business.
December 13, 1972: Death of Gustav Schwarzenegger
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, including Helsinki, Finland, selling vitamins.
1973: Design of Gold's Gym logo
From 1970 to 1974, Ric Drasin, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's weight training partners and a professional wrestler, designed the original Gold's Gym logo in 1973.
1973: Film appearance in The Long Goodbye
In 1973, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared as a mob hitman in the film "The Long Goodbye".
1974: Weight training
From 1970 to 1974, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's weight training partners was Ric Drasin, a professional wrestler.
1974: Continued winning streak in competitions
In 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in bodybuilding competitions.
1974: Ended relationship with Barbara Outland
In 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his relationship with Barbara Outland.
1975: Won Mr. Olympia for the sixth consecutive time and announced retirement
In 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia title for the sixth consecutive time, beating Franco Columbu, after which he announced his retirement from professional bodybuilding.
1975: Competed in and won Mr. Olympia while filming Pumping Iron
In 1975, after being persuaded by filmmakers George Butler and Robert Fiore, Arnold Schwarzenegger competed in and won the Mr. Olympia contest, during the filming of the bodybuilding documentary called "Pumping Iron".
1975: Mr. Olympia Win and Marijuana
In 1975, after winning Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint in the documentary film Pumping Iron (1977).
1976: Starred in Stay Hungry and won Golden Globe
In 1976, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred 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 hairdresser's assistant, on Venice Beach and started a relationship with her.
August 1977: Met Maria Shriver
In August 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger met television journalist Maria Shriver at the Robert F. Kennedy Tennis Tournament.
1977: Acknowledged using performance-enhancing anabolic steroids
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger acknowledged using performance-enhancing anabolic steroids while they were legal, stating they helped him maintain muscle size while dieting for contests.
1977: Pumping Iron, The San Pedro Beach Bums, The Streets of San Francisco
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger boosted his profile in the bodybuilding film Pumping Iron. In 1977, he also made guest appearances in single episodes of the ABC sitcom The San Pedro Beach Bums and the ABC police procedural The Streets of San Francisco.
1977: Publication of "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder" and appearance in "Pumping Iron"
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger published his autobiography, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary "Pumping Iron", which helped launch his film career.
1977: Autobiography "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder" success and posed for "After Dark" magazine
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography and weight-training guide, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", achieved significant success. Also in 1977, he posed for the gay magazine "After Dark".
1977: Oui Interview and Pumping Iron
In 1977, an interview in adult magazine Oui gained attention in which Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed using marijuana. He is also shown smoking a marijuana joint in the documentary film Pumping Iron.
1977: Schwarzenegger's comments about Barbara Outland
In his 1977 memoir, Arnold Schwarzenegger said of Barbara Outland, "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."
August 1978: Sue Moray issued an ultimatum
In August 1978, Sue Moray, Arnold Schwarzenegger's lover, issued an ultimatum, leading to the end of their open relationship as Schwarzenegger continued his relationship with Maria Shriver.
1979: Appeared in The Villain
In 1979, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared with Kirk Douglas and Ann-Margret in the comedy "The Villain".
1979: Enrolled in 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: Graduated from University of Wisconsin–Superior
In May 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger formally graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Superior, earning his bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing.
1980: Won Mr. Olympia for a seventh time and retired from competition
In 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger came out of retirement to compete in and win the Mr. Olympia contest for a seventh time, after which he officially retired from competition. This victory was highly controversial.
1980: Starred in a biographical film of Jayne Mansfield
In 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in a biographical film about the 1950s actress Jayne Mansfield as Mansfield's husband, Mickey Hargitay.
1982: Breakthrough film Conan the Barbarian
In 1982, Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakthrough film, "Conan the Barbarian", was released and became a box-office hit.
September 17, 1983: Naturalized U.S. Citizen
On September 17, 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen while retaining his Austrian citizenship after requesting permission from Austrian authorities.
1983: Became a U.S. Citizen
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a citizen of the United States.
1983: Received United States citizenship
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger officially received his United States citizenship.
1983: Starred in the promotional video Carnival in Rio
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the promotional video "Carnival in Rio".
1984: Starred in The Terminator and Conan the Destroyer
In 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in James Cameron's science fiction action film "The Terminator", considered his signature role. Also in 1984, he appeared in "Conan the Destroyer".
1985: Inspiration for Action Heroes
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Colonel John Matrix character from the 1985 film Commando inspired many actors to become action heroes.
1985: Appearance in "Stop the Madness" Music Video
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in "Stop the Madness", an anti-drug music video sponsored by the Reagan administration.
1985: Starring in "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.
1986: Marriage to Maria Shriver
In 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger married Maria Shriver, a 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 Action Heroes
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Major "Dutch" Schaefer character from the 1987 film Predator inspired many actors to become action heroes.
1987: Starred in The Running Man and Predator
In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action films "The Running Man" and "Predator".
1988: Accompanying George H. W. Bush at Campaign Rally
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger accompanied then-Vice President George H. W. Bush at a campaign rally, gaining wider public notice as a Republican.
1988: Starred in Red Heat
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Red Heat".
1988: Height Questioned
In 1988, both the Daily Mail and Time Out magazine mentioned that Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared noticeably shorter than his official height.
1989: Started Arnold's Sports Festival
In 1989, Arnold Schwarzenegger started Arnold's Sports Festival, an annual international health and fitness festival and expo held in Columbus, Ohio.
1989: Katherine Schwarzenegger was born
In 1989, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the first child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.
1990: Introduction of "Free to Choose" Episode
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger famously introduced the first episode of the Milton Friedman hosted PBS series "Free to Choose".
1990: Starred in Total Recall and Kindergarten Cop and directed Tales from the Crypt
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Total Recall", earning $10 million and 15% of the film's gross. He also starred in "Kindergarten Cop" and directed an episode of the TV series "Tales from the Crypt", titled "The Switch".
1990: Starring in "Total Recall" and "Kindergarten Cop"
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Total Recall" and the comedy film "Kindergarten Cop".
1990: Appointment as Chairman of President's Council
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger's first political appointment was as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, nominated by President Bush.
1990: Greenhouse gas levels
In 1990, The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 plans to reduce California's emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels by 2020 and Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
1991: Purchased the rights to Pumping Iron
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger purchased the rights to the film Pumping Iron, its outtakes, and associated still photography.
1991: Starred in Terminator 2: Judgment Day
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprised his role in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", which became the highest-grossing film of the year.
1991: Christina Schwarzenegger was born
In 1991, Christina Schwarzenegger, the second child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.
1991: Lee Haney won his eighth consecutive Mr. Olympia title
In 1991, Lee Haney won his eighth consecutive Mr. Olympia title, breaking Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous record of seven wins.
1991: Acquisition of M47 Patton Tank and Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
In 1991/1992, while serving as Chairman of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, Arnold Schwarzenegger obtained his Austrian Army M47 Patton tank (331) and also rode a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
1992: Opened Schatzi On Main restaurant
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife opened a restaurant in Santa Monica called Schatzi On Main.
1992: First Civilian Humvee Purchase
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger became the first civilian in the U.S. to purchase a Humvee and subsequently lobbied AM General to produce a street-legal civilian version, the Hummer H1, also purchasing the first two sold.
1992: Directed Christmas in Connecticut
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger directed the telemovie "Christmas in Connecticut".
1992: Acquired Hummers
In 1992, Schwarzenegger acquired Hummers so large they were classified as large trucks and exempt from U.S. fuel economy regulations.
1993: End of Term as Chairman of President's Council
Arnold Schwarzenegger served as chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports from 1990 to 1993.
1993: Red Cross Ambassador
Between 1993 and 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a Red Cross ambassador, a ceremonial role fulfilled by celebrities.
1993: Named International Star of the Decade and Last Action Hero release
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, but it did not perform well at the box office.
1993: Patrick Schwarzenegger was born
In 1993, Patrick Schwarzenegger, the third child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.
1994: Red Cross Ambassador
Between 1993 and 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a Red Cross ambassador, recording public service announcements to donate blood.
1994: Starring in "True Lies"
In 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred 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: Starring in "Jingle All the Way"
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the comedy film "Jingle All the Way".
1996: Starred in Eraser and Jingle All The Way
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the film "Eraser" and the Christmas comedy "Jingle All The Way".
June 1997: Schwarzenegger bought a private 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: Heart valve replacement surgery
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger opted for a replacement heart valve made from his own pulmonary valve, which itself was replaced with a cadaveric pulmonic valve, in a Ross procedure.
1997: Starred in Batman & Robin
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger played Mr. Freeze in the comic book-based film "Batman & Robin", which became his final film before taking time to recuperate from a back injury.
1997: Christopher Schwarzenegger was born
In 1997, Christopher Schwarzenegger, the fourth child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.
1998: Publication of "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding"
In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger published "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding", adding to his collection of written works about bodybuilding.
1998: Sold Schatzi On Main restaurant
In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger sold his restaurant Schatzi On Main.
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 film with the supernatural thriller "End of Days".
1999: Sued Willi Heepe and settled with Globe tabloid
In 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger sued Willi Heepe, a German doctor, for libel and collected US$10,000. In 1999, he also sued and settled with Globe, a U.S. tabloid, for similar predictions about his health.
1999: Men's Health Magazine Height Claim
In 1999, Men's Health magazine stated Arnold Schwarzenegger's height was 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), adding to the ongoing discussion about his actual height.
1999: Consideration of Running for Office
In late 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger considered the possibility of running for office, but said he was in the middle of his show business career.
2000: Starred in The 6th Day
In 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "The 6th Day", which failed to perform well at the box office.
2000: Severed Ties with Planet Hollywood
In early 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger severed his financial ties with the Planet Hollywood chain of theme restaurants, citing a desire to focus on new US global business ventures and his acting career.
2000: Remembering Steve Reeves after his death
When Steve Reeves died in 2000, Schwarzenegger fondly remembered him, acknowledging Reeves' influence on his dreams and achievements.
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: Schwarzenegger discusses childhood plan
During a speech in 2001, Arnold Schwarzenegger shared that his plan formed when he was 14 years old, diverging from his parents' aspirations for him.
2002: Founded Los Angeles After-School All-Stars Branch
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 failed to do well at the box office.
2002: Schwarzenegger as the most famous US immigrant
In 2002, LA Weekly described Schwarzenegger as 'the most famous US immigrant'.
2002: Plans for a Terminator statue in Graz
In 2002, plans were proposed by Forum Stadtpark to build a 25-meter-tall Terminator statue in a park in central Graz in tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger. He found the gesture flattering but preferred the money be used for social projects and the Special Olympics.
August 6, 2003: Announcement of Candidacy for Governor
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 only one debate with other recall replacement candidates during his campaign for Governor of California.
October 7, 2003: Election as Governor of California
On October 7, 2003, the recall election resulted in Governor Gray Davis being removed from office and Arnold Schwarzenegger being elected Governor of California, defeating Cruz Bustamante and others.
October 2003: Gray Davis Recalled
In October 2003, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger's predecessor, was recalled from the office of governor.
2003: Election as Governor of California
Critics argue that after being elected Governor of California in 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger strayed from much of Milton Friedman's economic ways of thinking.
2003: Press Attention on Gustav's Background
During the 2003 California gubernatorial recall election, Gustav Schwarzenegger's background received wide press attention.
2003: Sexual Misconduct Allegations
During the 2003 campaign for governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger faced allegations of sexual and personal misconduct, which were reported in the Los Angeles Times.
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 went on to earn over $150 million domestically.
2003: Supported the Invasion of Iraq
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger supported the invasion of Iraq.
2003: Schwarzenegger becomes governor of California
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as the 38th governor of California in a special recall election, replacing Gray Davis. He received 48.6 percent of the vote.
2003: Estimated net worth
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was conservatively estimated at $100 million to $200 million.
2003: Inspiration for "When Eagles Strike"
In 2003, Matt Boeving's character in the action film "When Eagles Strike" was based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's image from the late 1980s.
2003: "Amend for Arnold" Bill
In 2003, The Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment was introduced, widely known as the "Amend for Arnold" bill, aimed at modifying the U.S. Constitution to allow Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for president despite not being a natural-born citizen.
May 2004: High Approval Ratings
In May 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger's approval ratings reached as high as 65%, marking a peak in his popularity during his tenure as governor.
October 2004: Delivery of First H2H
In October 2004, California took delivery of the first H2H (Hydrogen Hummer) as part of Schwarzenegger's initiative to build hydrogen refueling plants.
November 2004: Opposed Proposition 66
In November 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger played a significant role in opposing Proposition 66, a proposed amendment to the Californian Three Strikes Law. He launched an intense campaign, arguing that it would release dangerous criminals.
2004: Appearance in "Around the World in 80 Days"
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger had a cameo appearance in the remake of "Around the World in 80 Days" following his term as Governor of California.
2004: Responded to Allegations
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to allegations of sexual misconduct, admitting he had "behaved badly sometimes" and apologized, while also disputing the truthfulness of many of the stories.
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 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: Speech at the Republican National Convention
In 2004, at the Republican National Convention, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a speech explaining that he was a Republican because the Democrats of the 1960s sounded too much like Austrian socialists.
2004: Schwarzenegger discusses childhood abuse
In 2004, in an interview with Fortune, Schwarzenegger discussed the child abuse he suffered at the hands of his father.
2004: "Amend for Arnold" Campaign
In 2004, the "Amend for Arnold" campaign was launched, featuring a website and TV advertising promotion to support a constitutional amendment that would allow Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for U.S. president.
November 2005: Defeat of Ballot Measures in Special Election
In November 2005, a special election called by Arnold Schwarzenegger resulted in the defeat of four ballot measures he sponsored.
2005: Appearance in "The Kid & I"
In 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared as himself in the film "The Kid & I."
2005: Executive Order on Greenhouse Gases
In 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger issued an executive order calling to reduce greenhouse gases to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
2005: Attempt to Revoke Austrian Citizenship
In 2005, Peter Pilz from the Austrian Green Party unsuccessfully advocated for the Austrian Parliament to revoke Arnold Schwarzenegger's Austrian citizenship due to his decision not to intervene in the executions of Donald Beardslee and Stanley Williams, citing Article 33 of the Austrian Citizenship Act.
2005: Veto of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
In 2005, as governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed bills that would have legalized same-sex marriage in California.
2005: Relinquished executive editor role at Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines
In 2005, following criticism over potential conflicts of interest, Arnold Schwarzenegger relinquished his executive editor role at Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines.
January 8, 2006: Motorcycle accident in Los Angeles
On January 8, 2006, while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with his son Patrick, Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in an accident in Los Angeles, sustaining a lip injury that required 15 stitches; neither his son nor the other driver were injured.
July 3, 2006: Obtained motorcycle license
On July 3, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger obtained his motorcycle license.
August 2006: Libel Lawsuit Settled
In August 2006, British television personality Anna Richardson settled a libel lawsuit against Arnold Schwarzenegger, his aide Sean Walsh, and his publicist Sheryl Main related to allegations of sexual misconduct.
September 27, 2006: Global Warming Solutions Act Signed
On September 27, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, establishing the nation's first cap on greenhouse gas emissions, setting regulations for utilities, refineries, and manufacturing plants, with the goal of reducing California's emissions to 1990s levels by 2020.
October 17, 2006: Collaboration on Greenhouse Gas Initiative
On October 17, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order allowing California to collaborate with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through a carbon credit system, which took effect in 2009.
November 7, 2006: Schwarzenegger Wins Re-election
On November 7, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger won re-election as governor of California against Phil Angelides, despite a challenging political climate for the Republican party nationally. Schwarzenegger secured 56.0% of the vote, surpassing Angelides by over 1 million votes.
December 23, 2006: Broke his right 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 St. Johns Hospital
On December 30, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was released from St. Johns Hospital and Health Center after undergoing surgery for his broken femur.
2006: Net worth estimated based on tax returns
Based on tax returns filed in 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was estimated at approximately $400 million, and even as high as $800 million.
2006: California Global Warming Solutions Act
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger contributed to climate change by creating the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and plans to introduce an emissions trading scheme with other US states and possibly with the EU.
2006: Re-election as Governor
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was re-elected as governor of California with an increased vote share of 55.9 percent to serve a full term.
2006: Barbara Outland published her memoir
In 2006, Barbara Outland Baker published her memoir, Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak, with Arnold Schwarzenegger's contribution of a foreword.
2006: Veto of Single-Payer Healthcare Bill
In 2006, as governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have implemented a single-payer health care system in California.
June 2007: Time Magazine Cover
In June 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger was featured on the cover of Time magazine with Michael Bloomberg, leading to jokes about a potential presidential ticket.
October 2007: Marijuana Comment Controversy
In October 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger caused controversy when he said marijuana is "not a drug, it's a leaf" in an interview with GQ magazine, later clarified as a joke by his spokesperson. He stated that his drug was pumping iron.
2007: Spokesperson for Special Olympics in Shanghai
In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics held in Shanghai, China.
2007: European Voice Campaigner of the Year
In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the European Voice campaigner of the year award for his actions against climate change, specifically citing the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
2007: Veto of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
In 2007, as governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed bills that would have legalized same-sex marriage in California.
January 30, 2008: Schwarzenegger Endorses John McCain
On January 30, 2008, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John McCain for president after Rudy Giuliani dropped out of the race and endorsed McCain. This endorsement was seen as a boost to McCain's campaign, particularly regarding environmental and economic concerns.
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.
2008: Veto of Single-Payer Healthcare Bill
In 2008, as governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have implemented a single-payer health care system in California.
April 20, 2009: Opened SAE World Congress
On April 20, 2009, Arnold 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 of private jet
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; no one was harmed.
2009: Carbon Credit System
In 2009, The carbon credit system took effect.
February 12, 2010: Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay
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"
In April 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger was named one of the 11 "worst governors" in the United States by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington due to various ethics issues during his term as governor.
May 2010: Núñez Sentenced
In May 2010, Esteban Núñez, son of Fabian Núñez, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the death of Luis Santos. This event involved a close political ally of then-Governor Schwarzenegger.
2010: Schwarzenegger bought house for Baena and son
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger bought a new four-bedroom house with a pool for Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena and their son in Bakersfield, California.
2010: Cameo in "The Expendables"
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger made a cameo appearance in Sylvester Stallone's film, "The Expendables".
2010: Conversion to Non-Fossil Power Sources
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger owned one regular Hummer and three running on non-fossil power sources: one for hydrogen, one for vegetable oil, and one for biodiesel.
January 2011: Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena retired
In January 2011, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger's household employee, retired after working for the family for 20 years.
January 2011: Announcement of New Film Scripts
In January 2011, shortly after leaving office in California, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he was reviewing several new film scripts, including the World War II action drama "With Wings as Eagles", written by Randall Wallace.
March 6, 2011: Consideration for Sequels and Remakes
On March 6, 2011, at the Arnold Seminar of the Arnold Classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he was being considered for sequels to "The Terminator" and remakes of "Predator" and "The Running Man", as well as developing a comic book character named Governator with Stan Lee.
May 9, 2011: Shriver and Schwarzenegger ended their relationship
On May 9, 2011, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger ended their 25-year marriage, with Shriver moving out of their Brentwood mansion.
May 16, 2011: Los Angeles Times revealed Schwarzenegger fathered a son
On May 16, 2011, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger had fathered a son, Joseph, over 14 years earlier with Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena, an employee in their household.
May 20, 2011: Halt of Film Projects
On May 20, 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger's entertainment counsel announced that all film projects in development were being halted as Schwarzenegger focused on personal matters.
July 11, 2011: Consideration of Comeback Film
On July 11, 2011, despite legal problems related to his divorce, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger was considering a comeback film.
2011: End of Governorship
Critics argue that Arnold Schwarzenegger strayed from much of Milton Friedman's economic ways of thinking during his tenure as Governor of California from 2003 through 2011.
2011: Supported Military Intervention in Libya
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger also expressed support for the military intervention in Libya.
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: Founded R20 Regions of Climate Action
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action to develop a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
2011: Term limit reached
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger reached his term limit as governor 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 because "he was the first".
2011: Support for Israel 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 mentioned signing a bill to divest California pension funds from companies doing business with Iran.
2011: Personal training during the Arnold Classic
In 2011, during the Arnold Classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned he was still working out a half an hour with weights every day.
September 2012: Commutation Abuse of Discretion
In September 2012, a Sacramento County superior court judge stated that Schwarzenegger's commutation in the Núñez case was an abuse of discretion, marking a controversial point in his legacy. The commutation led to a new bill requiring victim notification before commutations.
October 2012: Release of "Total Recall"
In October 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography, "Total Recall", was released, featuring a chapter dedicated to his extramarital affair and focusing on his successes as a bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California.
2012: Founded Schwarzenegger Institute
In 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger helped to found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy at the USC Price School of Public Policy, focusing on post-partisanship and finding solutions to public policy challenges.
2012: Starring 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 Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines
In March 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger accepted a renewed offer to be executive editor of Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines.
2013: Leading Role in "The Last Stand" and Co-Starring in "Escape Plan"
In 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "The Last Stand", his first leading role in 10 years, and co-starred in "Escape Plan" with Sylvester Stallone.
January 2014: Schwarzenegger discusses mistakes
In January 2014, when asked what he was least proud of, Arnold Schwarzenegger replied, "I'm least proud of the mistakes I made that caused my family pain and split us up."
March 2014: Starring in "Sabotage"
In March 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the film "Sabotage".
August 2014: Return as Trench Mauser in "The Expendables 3"
In August 2014, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned as Trench Mauser in "The Expendables 3".
2014: Supported 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, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger would replace Donald Trump as the host of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".
2015: Climate Change Advocacy
At a 2015 security conference, Arnold Schwarzenegger called climate change the issue of our time, urging politicians to stop treating it as a political issue.
2015: Lenin Bust Explanation
In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger said he kept the Lenin bust to "show losers".
2015: Starring 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: Hosting "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
During the 2016-2017 TV season, Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted the 15th season of "The Apprentice", named "The New Celebrity Apprentice", using his famous catchphrases from his movies.
2016: "Less Meat, Less Heat" Campaign
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger collaborated on a campaign by WildAid, starring in the PSA, "Less Meat, Less Heat," that encourages people to eat less meat as a means of combating climate change.
2016: Endorsement and Non-Vote for Republican Candidate
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John Kasich for the Republican presidential primaries but announced in October that 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.
January 2017: Instagram Response to Trump
In January 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger reacted to criticism from Donald Trump via Instagram, suggesting they switch jobs, with Trump taking over TV and Schwarzenegger taking over the presidency.
March 2017: Departure from "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
In March 2017, following repeated criticism from Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would not return for another season of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".
April 2017: Universal Drops "Conan the Conqueror" Project
In April 2017, producer Chris Morgan announced that Universal had dropped the "Conan the Conqueror" project, in which Arnold Schwarzenegger was to reprise his role as Conan the Barbarian. However, there was a possibility of a TV show.
September 2017: Release of "Killing Gunther"
In September 2017, the film "Killing Gunther", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released. He was also announced to star and produce in a film about the ruins of Sanxingdui called "The Guest of Sanxingdui" as an ambassador.
2017: Acquisition of 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 Call for Global Pact for the Environment
In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined French President Emmanuel Macron in calling for the adoption of a Global Pact for the Environment and launched the Austrian World Summit.
February 6, 2018: Announcement of "Outrider" Series
On February 6, 2018, Amazon Studios announced they were working with Arnold Schwarzenegger to develop a new series, "Outrider", where he would star and executive produce. The series 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: Executive Producer of "The Game Changers"
In 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in and was one of 12 executive producers for the documentary "The Game Changers", which explores the rise of plant-based diets in professional sports.
2018: Partnered with LeBron James to establish Ladder
In 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger partnered with basketball player LeBron James to establish Ladder, a company developing nutritional supplements for athletes.
May 18, 2019: Attacked in South Africa
On May 18, 2019, while visiting South Africa, Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked and dropkicked from behind while signing autographs; he was unharmed and declined to press charges against the attacker.
October 2019: Admiration for Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool
In October 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his admiration of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool.
November 1, 2019: Release of "Terminator: Dark Fate"
On November 1, 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the Terminator franchise with the release of "Terminator: Dark Fate", produced by James Cameron.
2020: Emissions Reduction Goal
By 2020, California had the plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels, as part of the Global Warming Solutions Act.
2020: Underwent surgery for a new aortic valve
In 2020, 23 years after his first surgery, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent a 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, reporting over $4 million in sales for that year.
March 2021: Comments on Recall Election
In late March 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger was interviewed about the upcoming recall election in California. He said that "it's pretty much the same atmosphere today as it was then," and when he was asked about Newsom's claim of this being a "Republican recall" he responded that "this recall effort is sparked by ordinary folks," and that this was not a power grab by Republicans.
August 2021: COVID-19 Public Service Announcement
In August 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger urged Americans to wear masks and practice social distancing, saying "There is a virus here. It kills people and the only way we prevent it is: get vaccinated, wear masks, do social distancing, washing your hands all the time, and not just to think about, 'Well my freedom is being kind of disturbed here.' No, screw your freedom."
2021: Finalized divorce from Maria Shriver
In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver finalized their divorce, ten years after separating.
2021: Divorce Finalized
In 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger's divorce from Maria Shriver was finalized.
January 21, 2022: Multi-vehicle collision
On January 21, 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Los Angeles while driving a black GMC Yukon SUV; the driver of the other vehicle, a red Toyota Prius, was hospitalized with head injuries, while Schwarzenegger was uninjured.
February 2022: Plant-Based Diet
In February 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned that he has been about 80% plant-based for the past five years, stating it's better for his overall health and the environment, as influenced by James Cameron.
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 earned from 1986 to 2011, including a pension.
2022: Condemned Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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 titled "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life", which features life advice and again touches on his life experiences.
2023: Revisited Sexual Misconduct Allegations
In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger revisited the issue of sexual misconduct allegations while promoting his Netflix documentary called "Arnold", stating that he was "totally wrong".
January 17, 2024: Detainment by German Authorities
On January 17, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained by German authorities in Munich after failing to declare a watch manufactured by Audemars Piguet to customs agents. He was released after pre-paying potential taxes, and the watch was later auctioned for charity.
October 30, 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President
On October 30, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
2024: Forbes estimated Schwarzenegger was a billionaire
In 2024, Forbes estimated that Arnold Schwarzenegger was a billionaire.
2025: Mention as Last Republican to hold Statewide Office in California
As of 2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger is mentioned as one of the last Republicans, along with Steve Poizner, to win or hold statewide office in California, having both won their respective elections in 2006.
2050: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target
By 2050, the executive order called for greenhouse gas emission reductions to 80 percent below 1990 levels.
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