Rudy Giuliani's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Rudy Giuliani. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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).
February 25, 1985: Mafia Commission Trial Begins
On February 25, 1985, the Mafia Commission Trial began, with Rudy Giuliani indicting eleven organized crime figures.
November 19, 1986: End of Mafia Commission Trial
On November 19, 1986, the Mafia Commission Trial ended.
January 13, 1987: Sentencing in Mafia Commission Trial
On January 13, 1987, three heads of the Five Families were sentenced to 100 years in prison as a result of the Mafia Commission Trial.
1993: Elected Mayor of New York City
In 1993, Rudy Giuliani was elected Mayor of New York City after campaigning on a "tough on crime" platform.
1996: Innovations in Government Award
In 1996, CompStat initiative won the Innovations in Government Award from Harvard Kennedy School.
October 1997: High Approval Rating Before Election
In late October 1997, Rudy Giuliani had a 68 percent approval rating, with 70 percent of New Yorkers satisfied with life in the city.
1997: Re-elected as Mayor
In 1997, Rudy Giuliani was re-elected as the Mayor of New York City.
January 2000: Polling Shows Lead Over Clinton
By January 2000, polling for the Senate race showed Rudy Giuliani nine points ahead of Hillary Clinton.
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.
September 23, 2001: Oprah Winfrey calls Giuliani "America's Mayor"
On September 23, 2001, at a 9/11 memorial service held at Yankee Stadium, Oprah Winfrey referred to Rudy Giuliani as "America's Mayor" due to his leadership following the September 11th attacks.
December 24, 2001: Giuliani Named Time's Person of the Year
On December 24, 2001, Time magazine named Rudy Giuliani its Person of the Year for his leadership, particularly during and after the 9/11 attacks.
2001: Post 9/11 Leadership
Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, Rudy Giuliani's mayoral leadership earned him the nickname "America's Mayor" and Time magazine's Person of the Year.
February 13, 2002: Giuliani Receives Honorary Knighthood
On February 13, 2002, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed an honorary knighthood (KBE) upon Rudy Giuliani in recognition of his leadership demonstrated on and after September 11th.
