History of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Timeline
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, businessman, former politician, and bodybuilder. He gained fame through bodybuilding before transitioning to a successful acting career, particularly in action films like 'Terminator' and 'Predator'. He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011, demonstrating his ability to cross over from entertainment to politics.
1922: Aurelia Jadrny Born
In 1922, Aurelia Jadrny, Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother, was born.
1938: Gustav Schwarzenegger joined the Nazi Party
In 1938, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Nazi Party.
1939: Gustav Schwarzenegger joined the Sturmabteilung (SA)
In 1939, Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, joined the Sturmabteilung (SA).
1943: Gustav Schwarzenegger Discharged from Military Service
In 1943, Gustav Schwarzenegger was discharged from military service following a bout of malaria after being wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad.
October 20, 1945: Marriage of Gustav Schwarzenegger and Aurelia Jadrny
On October 20, 1945, Gustav Schwarzenegger, age 38, married Aurelia Jadrny, age 23.
July 30, 1947: Arnold Schwarzenegger Born
On July 30, 1947, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria.
1960: Began Weight Training
In 1960, Arnold Schwarzenegger began weight training when his football coach took the 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's first professional competition in weightlifting and powerlifting took place.
1964: Won two weightlifting contests
In 1964, Arnold Schwarzenegger won two weightlifting contests.
1965: Served in the Austrian Army and Won Junior Mr. Europe
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army, fulfilling his mandatory one-year service. During this time, he won the Junior Mr. Europe contest and spent a week in military prison for going AWOL to participate in the competition.
1965: Mandatory Military Service
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian Army, where he operated an M47 Patton tank, which he later brought to the United States.
1965: Won Junior Mr. Europe contest
In 1965, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Junior Mr. Europe contest, marking one of his first major bodybuilding competition victories.
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 to London to attend the NABBA Mr. Universe competition, where he placed second.
1966: Coaching with Charles "Wag" Bennett
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger was offered coaching by Charles "Wag" Bennett, a judge at the Mr. Universe competition. He stayed in Bennett's home in London, improved his leg definition, and improved his English.
1966: Won powerlifting contest
In 1966, Arnold Schwarzenegger won a powerlifting contest.
1967: Won Mr. Universe title
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 United States at age 21 to pursue his dreams, training at Gold's Gym in Venice, Los Angeles.
1968: Schwarzenegger and Columbu start bricklaying business
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu started a bricklaying business.
1968: Arrival in the United States
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived in the United States, recalling a special day and the Nixon-Humphrey presidential race, leading him to identify as a Republican.
1968: Won another Mr. Universe title
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to London and won his next Mr. Universe title.
1968: Won powerlifting contest
In 1968, Arnold Schwarzenegger won a powerlifting contest.
1968: Involvement with Special Olympics
In 1968, the Special Olympics were founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who would later become Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother-in-law, beginning his long-standing involvement with the organization.
1968: Abolishment of the death penalty in Austria
In 1968, the death penalty was abolished in Austria.
1969: Lost Mr. Olympia contest to Sergio Oliva
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger lost his first attempt at the Mr. Olympia competition to three-time champion Sergio Oliva.
1969: Met Barbara Outland
In 1969, Arnold Schwarzenegger met Barbara Outland, an English teacher, six to eight months 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 ever, an Opel Kadett.
1970: Played title role in Hercules in New York
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger played the title role in "Hercules in New York" under the stage name "Arnold Strong", marking his acting debut.
1970: Won Mr. Olympia
In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia competition, becoming the youngest ever Mr. Olympia at the age of 23.
1970: Captured First Mr. Olympia Title
In 1970, at the age of 23, Arnold Schwarzenegger captured his first Mr. Olympia title in New York.
May 20, 1971: Death of Meinhard Schwarzenegger
On May 20, 1971, Arnold Schwarzenegger's brother, Meinhard, died in a car crash. Arnold did not attend the funeral.
1971: Increased demand following the 1971 San Fernando earthquake
After the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, increased demand helped Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu's bricklaying business flourish.
1971: Continued winning streak in competitions
Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in competitions in 1971.
December 13, 1972: Death of Gustav Schwarzenegger
On December 13, 1972, Arnold Schwarzenegger's father, Gustav, died of a stroke. Arnold's absence from the funeral and the reasons for it have been subject to conflicting accounts.
1972: Toured Helsinki, Finland selling vitamins
In 1972, Arnold Schwarzenegger toured different countries selling vitamins, including Helsinki, Finland where he lived at the YMCA Hotel Hospiz and presented vitamin pills at the Stockmann shopping center.
1973: Weight Training Partner
From 1970 to 1974, one of Schwarzenegger's weight training partners designed the original Gold's Gym logo in 1973.
1973: Mob hitman in The Long Goodbye
In 1973, Arnold Schwarzenegger's second film appearance was as a mob hitman in The Long Goodbye.
1974: Continued winning streak in competitions
Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his winning streak in competitions in 1974.
1974: Weight Training Partner
From 1970 to 1974, one of Schwarzenegger's weight training partners was Ric Drasin, a professional wrestler.
1974: Ended relationship with Barbara Outland
In 1974, Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his relationship with Barbara Outland, with whom he had lived since 1969.
1975: Competed in Pumping Iron Documentary
In 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger competed in Mr. Olympia and filmed his training for the bodybuilding documentary called "Pumping Iron".
1975: Schwarzenegger smokes marijuana after winning Mr. Olympia
In 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint after winning Mr. Olympia in the documentary film Pumping Iron.
1975: Won Mr. Olympia for the sixth time and announced retirement
In 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia title for the sixth consecutive time, beating Franco Columbu, and then announced his retirement from professional bodybuilding.
1976: Significant part in the film Stay Hungry
In 1976, Arnold Schwarzenegger played a significant part 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 began a relationship with her.
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 using performance-enhancing anabolic steroids
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger acknowledged using performance-enhancing anabolic steroids while they were legal, stating they helped maintain muscle size during strict diets for contests.
1977: Publication of "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder" and Appearance in "Pumping Iron"
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger published his autobiographical book, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary "Pumping Iron", which helped launch his film career.
1977: Starred in Pumping Iron and guest appearances
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the bodybuilding film Pumping Iron and made guest appearances in single episodes of The San Pedro Beach Bums and The Streets of San Francisco.
1977: Autobiography and weight-training guide success
In 1977, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography and weight-training guide, "Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder", was a huge success. He also posed for the gay magazine "After Dark" in 1977.
1977: Oui interview and Pumping Iron release
In 1977, an interview Arnold Schwarzenegger gave to adult magazine Oui gained attention, where he discussed using substances such as marijuana. Also in 1977, Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint in the documentary film Pumping Iron.
1977: Schwarzenegger's Memoir
In his 1977 memoir, Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote about Barbara Outland and the reasons their relationship ended.
August 1978: Moray issued an ultimatum
In August 1978, Sue Moray, knowing about Arnold Schwarzenegger's relationship with Maria Shriver, issued an ultimatum, marking a turning point in his relationships.
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 and flying out to Superior to meet professors and take final exams.
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: Won Mr. Olympia for the seventh time
In 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger came out of retirement to compete in and win the Mr. Olympia competition for a seventh time, a victory that was highly controversial. He was training for Conan and got into shape and decided to compete last minute.
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: Breakthrough Role in "Conan the Barbarian"
In 1982, Arnold Schwarzenegger had his breakthrough role in the sword and sorcery epic "Conan the Barbarian".
September 17, 1983: Schwarzenegger becomes a U.S. citizen
On September 17, 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen, after requesting to retain his Austrian citizenship.
1983: Citizenship
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a citizen of the United States.
1983: Schwarzenegger becomes a U.S. citizen
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a naturalized U.S. citizen, retaining his Austrian citizenship as well.
1983: Received United States citizenship
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger received his United States citizenship.
1983: Starred in Carnival in Rio video
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the promotional video Carnival in Rio.
1984: Starred in Conan the Destroyer and The Terminator
In 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Conan the Destroyer and made his first appearance as the title character in James Cameron's science fiction action film The Terminator.
1984: Starring in "The Terminator" and Sequel to "Conan the Barbarian"
In 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the science fiction film "The Terminator" and a sequel to "Conan the Barbarian".
1985: Appeared in "Stop the Madness" 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 and Commando
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Red Sonja and Commando.
1985: Starring in "Commando"
In 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "Commando".
1985: Commando Release
In 1985, the action film Commando, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Colonel John Matrix, was released.
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, marking a significant personal milestone.
1986: Starred in Raw Deal
In 1986, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Raw Deal.
1987: Starred in The Running Man and Predator
In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in The Running Man and Predator.
1987: Predator Release
In 1987, the film Predator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Major "Dutch" Schaefer, was released.
1988: Campaigning with George H. W. Bush
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger gained public notice as a Republican during the presidential election, accompanying Vice President George H. W. Bush at a campaign rally.
1988: Starred in Red Heat
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Red Heat.
1988: Height Discrepancies
In 1988, the Daily Mail and Time Out magazine noted that Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared noticeably shorter than his claimed height, adding to the ongoing debate about his true 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: Birth of Katherine Schwarzenegger
In 1989, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the first child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.
1990: Introduction of "Free to Choose" Series
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, directed Tales from the Crypt
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Total Recall and Kindergarten Cop, and directed an episode of the TV series Tales from the Crypt.
1990: Starring in "Total Recall" and "Kindergarten Cop"
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the films "Total Recall" and "Kindergarten Cop".
1990: Chairman of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger was appointed chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by President Bush, serving until 1993.
1990: Greenhouse gases
In 2005, 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: Starring in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day"
In 1991, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day".
1991: Birth of Christina Schwarzenegger
In 1991, Christina Schwarzenegger, the second child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, was born.
1991: Lee Haney won Mr. Olympia
In 1991, Lee Haney won his eighth consecutive Mr. Olympia title, breaking Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous record.
1991: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and M47 Patton Tank
In 1991/2, during his tenure as the Chairmen of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Arnold Schwarzenegger obtained his Austrian Army M47 Patton tank, and 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 Hummer Purchase
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger became the first civilian in the U.S. to purchase a Humvee. He lobbied AM General to produce a street-legal version, and bought the first two Hummer H1s sold.
1992: Directed Christmas in Connecticut
In 1992, Arnold Schwarzenegger directed the telemovie Christmas in Connecticut.
1992: Hummer Fuel Regulations
In 1992, due to their size, the Hummers that Arnold Schwarzenegger bought were classified as large trucks and were not subject to U.S. fuel economy regulations.
1993: Chairman of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
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, recording public service announcements to promote blood donation.
1993: Starred in Last Action Hero and named International Star of the Decade
In 1993, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in Last Action Hero and was named the "International Star of the Decade" by the National Association of Theatre Owners.
1993: Birth of Patrick Schwarzenegger
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 promote blood donation.
1994: Starring in "True Lies"
In 1994, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film "True Lies".
1995: Founding of 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 in 15 cities across the country.
1996: Starred in Eraser and Jingle All The Way
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action thriller Eraser and the Christmas comedy Jingle All The Way.
1996: Starring in "Jingle All the Way"
In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the comedy film "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: Affair with Housemaid
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger had a child with the family housemaid, which he admitted to years later, leading to his separation from Maria Shriver.
1997: Starred in Batman & Robin
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the comic book-based Batman & Robin, playing the supervillain Mr. Freeze.
1997: Underwent heart valve replacement
In 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent a Ross procedure for a replacement heart valve made from his own pulmonary valve, which itself was replaced with a cadaveric pulmonic valve, due to being born with a bicuspid aortic valve.
1997: Birth of Christopher Schwarzenegger
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".
1998: Sold Schatzi On Main restaurant
In 1998, Arnold Schwarzenegger sold his restaurant, Schatzi On Main, in Santa Monica.
1998: Death of Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger
In 1998, Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother, passed away.
1999: Returned with End of Days
In 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to film with the supernatural thriller End of Days after recuperating from a back injury.
1999: Sued Willi Heepe and Globe
In 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger sued Willi Heepe, a German doctor, for publicly predicting his early death based on steroid use, and also sued and settled with Globe, a U.S. tabloid, for similar predictions.
1999: Height Claim in Men's Health
In 1999, Men's Health magazine reported Arnold Schwarzenegger's height as 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), contributing to the ongoing discussion and questioning of his officially stated height.
1999: Consideration of Running for Office
In late 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed considering running for office in an interview with Talk magazine but then sought to end speculation shortly after.
2000: Starred in The 6th Day
In 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film The 6th Day.
2000: Schwarzenegger severs financial ties with Planet Hollywood
In early 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger severed his financial ties with the Planet Hollywood chain of international theme restaurants.
2000: Remembering Steve Reeves
Upon the death of Steve Reeves in 2000, Arnold Schwarzenegger fondly remembered him as a childhood idol whose achievements inspired him.
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 Speech
During a speech in 2001, Arnold Schwarzenegger recounted his father's desire for him to become a police officer and his mother's wish for him to attend trade school, while he himself had different plans.
2002: Involvement with After-School All-Stars
In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger founded the Los Angeles branch of After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an after-school program provider that educates youth about health, fitness, and nutrition.
2002: Starred in Collateral Damage
In 2002, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the action film Collateral Damage.
2002: LA Weekly Profile
In 2002, LA Weekly described Arnold Schwarzenegger as "the most famous US immigrant," who overcame a thick Austrian accent and transcended bodybuilding to become a major movie star.
2002: Proposed Terminator statue in Graz
In 2002, a local cultural association proposed plans to build a 25-meter-tall Terminator statue in a park in central Graz in tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger, but he suggested the money be used for social projects and the Special Olympics instead.
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 one debate with other recall replacement candidates for the California gubernatorial election.
October 7, 2003: Election as Governor of California
On October 7, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California in the recall election, defeating Cruz Bustamante and others with 48.6% of the vote.
October 2003: Gray Davis recalled
In October 2003, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger's predecessor as governor, was recalled.
2003: Mentioned as Governor of California
Critics mentioned that Schwarzenegger strayed from Friedman's economic thinking in later years, especially upon being elected Governor of California from 2003 through 2011.
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.
2003: Support for the Invasion of Iraq
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger voiced his support for the invasion of Iraq, aligning himself with the political stance of the time.
2003: Estimated net worth of $100 to $200 million
In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was conservatively estimated to be between $100 million and $200 million.
2003: Inspiration for When Eagles Strike Character
In 2003, Matt McColm's character in the action film When Eagles Strike was based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's image from the late 1980s, specifically his roles in Predator (1987) and Commando (1985).
2003: Allegations of sexual misconduct arise
In 2003, during his campaign for governor, allegations of sexual and personal misconduct were raised against Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2003: Introduction of the Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment
In 2003, the Equal Opportunity to Govern Amendment, nicknamed the "Amend for Arnold" bill, was introduced to the U.S. Constitution to allow Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for president.
May 2004: Schwarzenegger's high approval ratings
In May 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger's approval ratings reached as high as 65% as Governor.
October 2004: California Takes Delivery of First H2H
In October 2004, California took delivery of the first H2H (Hydrogen Hummer) following Schwarzenegger's efforts to promote hydrogen fuel and the establishment of the California Hydrogen Highway Network.
November 2004: Schwarzenegger opposes Proposition 66
In November 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger played a significant role in opposing Proposition 66, an amendment of the Californian Three Strikes Law. Schwarzenegger launched an intense campaign against Proposition 66, stating that it would release 26,000 dangerous criminals and rapists.
2004: Republican National Convention Speech
At the 2004 Republican National Convention, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a speech explaining his Republican beliefs, contrasting the Democrats of the 1960s with Austrian socialists.
2004: Cameo in "Around the World in 80 Days" remake
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger made a three-second cameo appearance in the remake of "Around the World in 80 Days".
2004: Schwarzenegger responds to misconduct allegations
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to the allegations of sexual misconduct admitting that he has "behaved badly sometimes" and apologized, but also stated that "a lot of [what] you see in the stories is not true".
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, laid a wreath at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, and met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President Moshe Katsav.
2004: "Amend for Arnold" campaign launch
In 2004, the "Amend for Arnold" campaign was launched, featuring a website and TV advertising promotion to allow Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for U.S. President.
2004: Schwarzenegger Discusses Childhood Abuse
In a 2004 interview with Fortune, Arnold Schwarzenegger described suffering what "would now be called child abuse" at the hands of his father, including being hit with belts and having his hair pulled.
November 2005: Defeat of Ballot Measures in Special Election
In November 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger faced a setback when four ballot measures he sponsored were defeated in a special election.
2005: Appearance in "The Kid & I"
In 2005, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared as himself in the film "The Kid & I". He also 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 at Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines due to conflict of interest concerns regarding regulation of dietary supplements in California.
2005: Call to revoke Schwarzenegger's Austrian citizenship
In 2005, Peter Pilz 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.
2005: 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.
2005: Veto of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
In 2005, as Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in California.
January 8, 2006: Motorcycle accident with son Patrick
On January 8, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger, while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Los Angeles with his son Patrick in the sidecar, was involved in a collision with a car. He 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 Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Walsh, and Sheryl Main regarding allegations of sexual misconduct.
September 27, 2006: Signing of the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
On September 27, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, creating the nation's first cap on greenhouse gas emissions in California.
October 17, 2006: Executive order for California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
On October 17, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order allowing California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
November 7, 2006: Schwarzenegger wins re-election
On November 7, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger won re-election against Phil Angelides in the California gubernatorial election with 56% of the vote. Despite the Republican party's poor performance nationally, Schwarzenegger won by a margin of over 1 million votes.
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 the hospital after femur surgery
On December 30, 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was released from St. Johns Hospital and Health Center after undergoing surgery for his broken femur.
2006: Tax returns net worth
Based on the tax returns filed in 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth had been approximately $400 million, and even as high as $800 million.
2006: Re-elected as Governor of California
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger was re-elected as governor of California, securing 55.9% of the vote to serve a full term.
2006: California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger's climate change action included 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: Veto of Single-Payer Health Care Bill
In 2006, Arnold Schwarzenegger, as Governor of California, vetoed a bill that would have implemented a single-payer health care system in California.
2006: Barbara Outland published her memoir
In 2006, Barbara Outland Baker published her memoir, "Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak," about her relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger contributed to the book with a foreword.
June 2007: Schwarzenegger on the cover of Time magazine
In June 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger was featured on the cover of Time magazine with Michael Bloomberg, and they joked about a presidential ticket together.
October 2007: Schwarzenegger's marijuana comments in GQ magazine
In October 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated in an interview with GQ magazine that marijuana is not a drug, but a leaf, and that his drug was pumping iron.
2007: Spokesperson for Special Olympics in Shanghai
In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger served as the official spokesperson for the Special Olympics held in Shanghai, China, demonstrating his ongoing support for the organization.
2007: European Voice campaigner of the year award
In 2007, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the European Voice campaigner of the year award for his actions against climate change, including the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and plans for an emissions trading scheme.
2007: Veto of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
In 2007, as Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill 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.
2008: Veto of Single-Payer Health Care Bill
In 2008, Arnold Schwarzenegger, as Governor of California, vetoed a bill that would have implemented a single-payer health care system in California.
2008: Baena filed for divorce
In 2008, Mildred Baena filed for divorce from her husband, Rogelio, a few months after Joseph's birth.
April 20, 2009: Schwarzenegger opens the SAE World Congress
On April 20, 2009, Arnold Schwarzenegger was invited to open the 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit.
June 19, 2009: Private jet made an 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. No one was harmed in the incident.
2009: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative takes effect
In 2009, the plan for California to work with the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 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.
May 2010: Esteban Núñez sentenced for manslaughter
In May 2010, Esteban Núñez, son of Fabian Núñez, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter.
2010: Collection of Hummers
By 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger owned one regular Hummer and three running on alternative power sources: hydrogen, vegetable oil, and biodiesel, showcasing his interest in eco-friendly vehicles.
2010: Bought house for Baena and son
In 2010, Arnold Schwarzenegger bought a four-bedroom house with a pool for Mildred 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".
January 2011: Mildred Baena retired
In January 2011, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger's housekeeper, retired after working for the family for 20 years.
January 2011: Announcement of Future Film Scripts
In January 2011, weeks after leaving office, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he was reading several new scripts for future films, including "With Wings as Eagles", a World War II action drama written by Randall Wallace.
March 6, 2011: Consideration for Film 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", and was "packaging" a comic book character that later became the Governator.
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 child with Mildred Baena
On May 16, 2011, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger had fathered a son, Joseph, more than 14 years earlier with an employee in their household, Mildred Patricia "Patty" Baena. He confessed to his wife after she confronted him with the information.
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 a Comeback Film
On July 11, 2011, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger was considering a comeback film, despite legal problems related to his divorce.
2011: Mentioned as Governor of California
Critics mentioned that Schwarzenegger strayed from Friedman's economic thinking in later years, especially upon being elected Governor of California from 2003 through 2011.
2011: Working out at Arnold Classic
During the 2011 Arnold Classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned that he was still working out a half an hour with weights every day.
2011: Separation from Maria Shriver
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separated after he publicly admitted to having fathered a child with their housemaid.
2011: Support for Military Intervention in Libya
In 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his support for the military intervention in Libya, indicating his views on international affairs.
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, Maria Shriver, had requested the removal of his collection of Marxist busts, obtained from Russian friends after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, though he kept the one of Vladimir Lenin.
2011: Schwarzenegger 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: Estimated net worth after separation from Maria Shriver
In 2011, after separating from Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger's net worth was estimated to be approximately $400 million, and possibly as high as $800 million.
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 voiced his support for Israel and mentioned signing a bill to divest California pension funds from companies doing business with Iran.
September 2012: Commutation of Núñez's sentence deemed an abuse of discretion
In September 2012, Sacramento County superior court judge Lloyd Connelly stated that Schwarzenegger's commutation of Esteban Núñez's sentence was an abuse of discretion, though within his executive powers as governor.
October 2012: Release of Total Recall Autobiography
In October 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography, Total Recall, was released. The book covers his life as a bodybuilder, actor, and Governor of California, and includes a chapter addressing his extramarital affair.
2012: Founding of 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 promote post-partisanship and find solutions to public challenges.
2012: Starring in "The Expendables 2"
In 2012, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "The Expendables 2" as Trench Mauser.
March 2013: Accepted executive editor offer
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 Co-Starring in "Escape Plan"
In 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in "The Last Stand", his first leading role in 10 years, and "Escape Plan", co-starring with Sylvester Stallone.
January 2014: Schwarzenegger expressed regret
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 in "The Expendables 3"
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 in Ukraine against the pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych.
September 2015: Host of "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
In September 2015, it was announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger would replace Donald Trump as host of "The New Celebrity Apprentice".
2015: Climate Change Advocacy
At a 2015 security conference, Arnold Schwarzenegger emphasized that climate change is the issue of our time and urged politicians to address it as a critical matter rather than a political issue.
2015: Starring in "Terminator Genisys"
In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the fifth "Terminator" film, "Terminator Genisys".
2015: Lenin Bust Display
In 2015, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that he kept the Lenin bust to "show losers", reflecting his perspective on historical and political figures.
August 2016: Filming Interruption of "Killing Gunther"
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 New Celebrity Apprentice", using his famous catchphrases "you're terminated" and "get to the choppa".
2016: Collaboration with WildAid
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger collaborated with WildAid on the "Less Meat, Less Heat" campaign, encouraging people to reduce their meat consumption to combat climate change.
2016: Endorsement of John Kasich and Refusal to Vote for Donald Trump
In 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed John Kasich for the Republican Party presidential primaries but announced in October that he would not vote for the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in that year's United States presidential election, the first time he did not vote for the Republican candidate since becoming a citizen in 1983.
January 2017: Instagram Reaction to Donald Trump's Remarks
In January 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger reacted to Donald Trump's remarks via Instagram, suggesting a job swap.
March 2017: Departure from "The New Celebrity Apprentice"
In March 2017, following repeated criticisms from Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced 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, which would have seen Arnold Schwarzenegger reprise his role as Conan the Barbarian.
September 2017: Release of "Killing Gunther"
In September 2017, the film "Killing Gunther", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released.
2017: Acquisition of Electric Mercedes G-Class
In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger acquired a Mercedes G-Class that was modified for all-electric drive, furthering his interest in environmentally friendly vehicles.
2017: Condemnation of White Supremacists
In 2017, Arnold Schwarzenegger condemned white supremacists who were seen carrying Nazi and Confederate flags, labeling their heroes as "losers".
2017: Schwarzenegger joins Macron in calling for Global Pact for the Environment and launches Austrian World Summit
In 2017, Arnold 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, an annual international climate conference in Vienna.
February 6, 2018: Announcement of "Outrider" Series
On February 6, 2018, Amazon Studios announced they were developing a new series with Arnold Schwarzenegger called "Outrider", in which he would star and executive produce. The series was never completed.
March 29, 2018: Underwent emergency open-heart surgery
On March 29, 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery for replacement of his replacement pulmonic valve.
2018: The Game Changers Documentary
In 2018, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in and served as an executive producer 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 LeBron James to establish Ladder, a company that developed nutritional supplements to help athletes with severe cramps.
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 at a local school. He suffered no injuries and declined to press charges against the attacker.
October 2019: Admiration of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool
In October 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his admiration of Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool, showcasing his interest in European football.
November 1, 2019: Release of "Terminator: Dark Fate"
On November 1, 2019, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the Terminator franchise with "Terminator: Dark Fate", produced by James Cameron.
2020: Target for emissions reduction
By 2020, a part of Schwarzenegger's plan with the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 was to reduce California's emissions by 25 percent to 1990s levels
2020: Underwent surgery for 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 after the company reported more than $4 million in sales for that year.
March 2021: Comments on California Recall Election
In March 2021, during an interview with Politico, Arnold Schwarzenegger commented on the upcoming recall election in California, noting similarities to the atmosphere during his own recall election and stating that the current recall effort was sparked by ordinary folks, not a Republican power grab.
August 2021: Urging Americans to Follow COVID-19 Protocols
In August 2021, Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke out about COVID-19, urging Americans to wear masks, practice social distancing, and get vaccinated. He emphasized the importance of protecting others over individual freedom during the pandemic.
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, marking the end of their marriage that began in 1986.
January 21, 2022: Involved in 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 transported to the hospital with head injuries. Schwarzenegger was uninjured.
February 2022: Adoption of Plant-Based Diet
In February 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that he had been about 80% plant-based for the past five years and that following a mostly plant-based diet is better for his "overall-health" and the environment, attributing some of his understanding to James Cameron.
June 2022: Jury ruled Maria Shriver entitled to half of post-divorce savings
In June 2022, a jury ruled that Maria Shriver was entitled to half of her ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger's post-divorce savings earned from 1986 to 2011, including a pension.
2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video message condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, expressing his stance on the conflict.
2023: Received honorary degree from Stockton University
In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger received an honorary degree from Stockton University.
2023: Publication of Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life
In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger released his second book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life. The book offers life advice and reflects on his personal experiences.
2023: Schwarzenegger admits he was "totally wrong"
In 2023, Schwarzenegger revisited the issue while promoting his new three-part biographical documentary on Netflix called Arnold. Schwarzenegger stated 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 for failing to declare a watch to customs agents, leading to criminal tax proceedings. He was released after three hours and pre-paying potential taxes, and the watch was later auctioned for €270,000 to benefit the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.
October 30, 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President
On October 30, 2024, Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris for President, expressing his political support.
2024: Forbes estimated Schwarzenegger was a billionaire
In 2024, Forbes estimated that Arnold Schwarzenegger was a billionaire.
2050: 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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