Early Life and Education of Linda McMahon: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Linda McMahon. From birth to education, explore key events.

Linda McMahon is an American politician and business executive. A Republican, she served as the 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. Since 2025, she has held the position of the 13th United States Secretary of Education. Before her political career, McMahon was a prominent figure in the professional wrestling industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

October 4, 1948: Linda McMahon Born

On October 4, 1948, Linda Marie Edwards (later McMahon) was born. She would become a business executive, politician, and wrestling executive, later serving as the U.S. Secretary of Education.

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August 26, 1966: Marriage to Vince McMahon

On August 26, 1966, Linda Edwards, at age 17, married Vince McMahon, who was 21.

1966: Enrolls at East Carolina University

In 1966, Linda McMahon enrolled at East Carolina University to pursue a bachelor's degree in French to become a teacher.

1968: Vince McMahon Works as Traveling Cup Salesman

From 1968 to 1971, Vince McMahon worked as a traveling cup salesman before joining his father's company.

1969: McMahons Move to Gaithersburg, Maryland

In 1969, the McMahons relocated to Gaithersburg, Maryland. Linda McMahon then worked at a corporate law firm as a receptionist and in other legal roles.

1970: Birth of Son Shane McMahon

In 1970, Linda and Vince McMahon's son, Shane McMahon, was born.

1971: Vince McMahon Joins WWWF

From 1968 to 1971, Vince McMahon worked as a traveling cup salesman before joining his father's company, the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF).

1976: Birth of Daughter Stephanie McMahon

In 1976, Linda and Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie McMahon, was born.

1976: Filing for Bankruptcy

In 1976, after business failures including financing Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon Jump, Linda McMahon and her husband filed for bankruptcy while she was pregnant with Stephanie.

1979: Starts Promoting Wrestling Events

In 1979, Vince McMahon started promoting wrestling events at the Cape Cod Coliseum.

1980: Founds Titan Sports, Inc.

In 1980, Linda McMahon, with her husband Vince McMahon, founded Titan Sports, Inc., which later became World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. She served as president and later CEO.

1983: McMahons Move to Greenwich, Connecticut

In 1983, the McMahons moved to Greenwich, Connecticut.

May 3, 1999: WWF TV Debut

On May 3, 1999, Linda McMahon debuted on WWF TV during the Corporate Ministry storyline, on the episode of Raw during the Attitude Era.

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May 2007: Keynote Speaker at Girl Scout Event

In May 2007, Linda McMahon was the keynote speaker at the Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Connecticut's Women of Achievement Leadership Breakfast.

September 16, 2009: Resigns from WWE to Run for Senate

On September 16, 2009, Linda McMahon resigned from her position as CEO of WWE to run as a Republican for a seat in the United States Senate from Connecticut.