Early Life and Education of Rudy Giuliani: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Rudy Giuliani, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Rudy Giuliani is an American politician and disbarred lawyer notable for his tenure as the 107th Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. Prior to his mayoral role, he held positions as the United States Associate Attorney General (1981-1983) and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (1983-1989).
May 28, 1944: Rudy Giuliani Born
On May 28, 1944, Rudolph William Louis Giuliani was born. He later became a prominent American politician and lawyer.
1961: Graduated High School
In 1961, Rudy Giuliani graduated from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School.
1965: Graduated from Manhattan College
In 1965, Rudy Giuliani graduated from Manhattan College with a major in political science and a minor in philosophy.
October 26, 1968: Giuliani Marries Regina Peruggi
On October 26, 1968, Rudy Giuliani married Regina Peruggi, his second cousin.
1968: Graduated Law School
In 1968, Rudy Giuliani graduated cum laude from New York University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree.
1968: Volunteered for Robert F. Kennedy
In 1968, Rudy Giuliani volunteered for Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign.
1968: Classified 1-A
In 1968, upon graduation from law school, Rudy Giuliani was classified 1-A, meaning he was available for military service.
1969: Reclassified 2-A
In 1969, Rudy Giuliani was reclassified 2-A (essential civilian) as Judge MacMahon's law clerk.
1970: Reclassified 1-A but Not Called
In 1970, Rudy Giuliani was reclassified 1-A but received a high draft lottery number and was not called up for service.
1972: Voted for George McGovern
In 1972, Rudy Giuliani voted for George McGovern in the presidential election.
1975: Giuliani and Peruggi Begin Trial Separation
In 1975, Rudy Giuliani and Regina Peruggi agreed to a trial separation, signaling trouble in their marriage.
1975: Switched Party Registration
In 1975, Rudy Giuliani switched his party registration from Democratic to Independent during recruitment for a position in Washington, D.C.
December 8, 1980: Switched Party Affiliation to Republican
On December 8, 1980, Rudy Giuliani switched his party affiliation from Independent to Republican.
April 1981: Death of Giuliani's Father
In April 1981, Giuliani's father died at age 73 of prostate cancer at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center.
August 12, 1982: Giuliani Files for Separation from Peruggi
On August 12, 1982, Rudy Giuliani filed for legal separation from Regina Peruggi.
1983: Giuliani's Marriage to Peruggi Annulled
In 1983, Rudy Giuliani's marriage to Regina Peruggi was annulled by the Roman Catholic Church.
April 15, 1984: Giuliani Marries Donna Hanover
On April 15, 1984, Rudy Giuliani married Donna Hanover at St. Monica's church in Manhattan.
December 16, 1985: Murder of Paul Castellano
On December 16, 1985, Gambino crime family boss Paul Castellano was murdered, evading conviction in the Mafia Commission Trial.
1988: Mother's Comments on Republican Affiliation
In 1988, Rudy Giuliani's mother commented that he "only became a Republican after he began to get all these jobs from them."
1989: Mayoral Campaign
In 1989, Rudy Giuliani ran his mayoral campaign. He sought the endorsement of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson during the campaign.
1994: Civic Cleanup Begins
In 1994, under Rudy Giuliani's leadership, New York City began a controversial "civic cleanup" initiative that lasted until 2001.
May 1999: Meeting Judith Nathan
In May 1999, while still married to Donna Hanover, Rudy Giuliani met Judith Nathan at a cigar bar. This encounter marked the beginning of their relationship, which would later become a significant part of Giuliani's personal life.
April 2000: Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
In April 2000, Rudy Giuliani, at the age of 55, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a prostate biopsy revealed an elevated screening PSA. He later recovered and became a spokesman for cancer survivors.
May 3, 2000: Public Acknowledgment of Judith Nathan
On May 3, 2000, Rudy Giuliani publicly acknowledged Judith Nathan as his "very good friend." This was the first time Giuliani publicly addressed his relationship with Nathan.
May 10, 2000: Announcement of Separation from Hanover
On May 10, 2000, Rudy Giuliani held a press conference to announce his intention to separate from Donna Hanover. This announcement was made without informing Hanover beforehand, drawing criticism.
May 2000: News Breaks of Giuliani's Relationship
In early May 2000, The Daily News and the New York Post broke the news of Rudy Giuliani's relationship with Judith Nathan. This marked a turning point as the relationship became a subject of public discussion.
2000: Senate Run and Cancer Diagnosis
In 2000, Rudy Giuliani ran for a U.S. Senate seat from New York against Hillary Clinton but withdrew from the race after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
May 2001: Attorney Reveals Impotence Due to Cancer Treatment
In May 2001, Giuliani's attorney revealed that Giuliani was impotent due to prostate cancer treatments and had not had sex with Judith Nathan for the preceding year.
July 2002: Divorce Settlement with Hanover
In July 2002, after his mayoralty ended, Giuliani and Hanover finalized their divorce, with Giuliani paying Hanover a $6.8 million settlement and granting her custody of their children.
May 24, 2003: Marriage to Judith Nathan
On May 24, 2003, Rudy Giuliani married Judith Nathan, gaining a stepdaughter, Whitney. This was also Nathan's third marriage.
April 4, 2018: Nathan Files for Divorce
On April 4, 2018, Judith Nathan filed for divorce from Rudy Giuliani after 15 years of marriage, citing that "he has become a different man."
December 10, 2019: Divorce Settlement with Nathan
On December 10, 2019, the divorce between Rudy Giuliani and Judith Nathan was settled.
