Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austrian and American actor and politician
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| 2024 | Forbes estimated Schwarzenegger had reached billionaire status. |
| October 30 2024 | Endorsed Kamala Harris for president. |
| October 30 2024 | Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris for president. |
| September 18 2024 | Schwarzenegger is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the Hertie School in Berlin for his achievements in governance and climate action. |
| January 18 2024 | Auctioned off the previously detained watch at a dinner in Kitzbühel, raising €270,000 for the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative. |
| January 17 2024 | Schwarzenegger was detained by German authorities after failing to claim an item and faced potential criminal tax proceedings. He was held for three hours and released after pre-paying potential taxes, with the item later auctioned for €270,000. |
| 2023 | Schwarzenegger received the 'Honor et Gloria' White Cross, a Ukrainian non-state decoration for his humanitarian contributions. |
| 2023 | Schwarzenegger released a second book titled Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, which provides life advice and touches upon his life experiences. |
| 2022 | Schwarzenegger released a video message condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| February 2022 | In February, Schwarzenegger stated that he has been about 80% plant-based for the past five years, noting the health benefits and environmental insights gained from James Cameron. |
| January 21 2022 | Schwarzenegger was involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Los Angeles; he was uninjured but the driver of another vehicle was hospitalized for injuries. |
| August 2021 | Schwarzenegger spoke out about COVID-19, urging Americans to wear masks and practice social distancing, stating, 'There is a virus here. It kills people... screw your freedom.' |
| March 2021 | In late March, Schwarzenegger was interviewed by Politico regarding the upcoming California recall election, discussing the motivations behind it and emphasizing that it was sparked by ordinary people. |
| 2020 | Schwarzenegger underwent surgery for a new aortic valve, 23 years after his first surgery. |
| May 18 2019 | While in South Africa, Schwarzenegger was attacked and dropkicked from behind while giving autographs, but suffered no injuries. |
| 2018 | He 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. |
| March 29 2018 | Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery for the replacement of his replacement pulmonic valve. |
| 2017 | He was promoted to Commander of the French Legion of Honor, recognizing his contributions and influence. |
| 2017 | Schwarzenegger condemned white supremacists who were seen carrying Nazi and Confederate flags by calling their heroes 'losers.' |
| 2017 | He acquired a Mercedes G-Class modified for all-electric drive. |
| June 2017 | Received the Honorary Ring of the Federal State of Styria and became Commander of the French Legion of Honor. |
| June 2017 | He received the Honorary Ring of the Federal State of Styria in Austria. |
| 2016 | During the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries, Schwarzenegger endorsed fellow Republican candidate John Kasich. |
| 2016 | Schwarzenegger collaborated on a campaign by WildAid, starring in the PSA 'Less Meat, Less Heat,' which encourages people to eat less meat to combat climate change. |
| October 2016 | Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would not vote for the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 United States presidential election, marking the first time since becoming a citizen in 1983 that he did not support the Republican candidate. |
| 2015 | At a security conference, Arnold Schwarzenegger called climate change the issue of our time, urging politicians to stop treating it as a political issue. |
| 2015 | He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, recognizing his impact on professional wrestling. |
| 2015 | Schwarzenegger was spotted and filmed in his silver Bugatti with bright aluminium forged wheels. |
| September 2015 | Announced as the replacement for Donald Trump as host of 'The New Celebrity Apprentice' for the 2016-2017 TV season. |
| 2014 | Schwarzenegger released a video message supporting the Euromaidan protests against Ukraine's pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych. |
| 2014 | Schwarzenegger won a Primetime Emmy Award for producing the documentary series Years of Living Dangerously. |
| 2014 | He was in the news for purchasing a rare Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. |
| 2014 | The Schwarzenegger statue was relocated and rededicated outside the Greater Columbus Convention Center, with Schwarzenegger, Governor John Kasich, and Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman attending the ceremony. |
| 2012 | Inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame and received the Inkpot Award. |
| 2012 | He received the Inkpot Award, further highlighting his contributions to entertainment and popular culture. |
| 2012 | Arnold Schwarzenegger was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. |
| 2012 | Arnold Schwarzenegger helped to found the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, which is part of the USC Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. |
| 2012 | A public art mural portrait titled 'Arnold Schwarzenegger' was created by Jonas Never in Venice, Los Angeles. |
| 2012 | A statue of Arnold Schwarzenegger was originally installed outside the Franklin County Veterans Memorial auditorium, the site of his 1970 Mr. World competition victory. |
| October 2012 | Arnold Schwarzenegger released his autobiography, Total Recall, which includes a chapter titled 'The Secret' that discusses his extramarital affair and covers his successes in bodybuilding, acting, and serving as Governor of California. |
| 2011 | Awarded the Cavalier of the French Legion of Honor and received the Medal for Humanitarian Merit of the Austrian Albert Schweitzer Society. |
| 2011 | After separating from his wife Maria Shriver, Schwarzenegger's net worth was estimated at approximately $400 million, potentially as high as $800 million based on 2006 tax returns. |
| 2011 | Reaches term limit as governor and returns to acting. |
| 2011 | Schwarzenegger was named a Cavalier of the French Legion of Honor. |
| 2011 | He received the Medal for Humanitary Merit from the Austrian Albert Schweitzer Society, acknowledging his humanitarian efforts. |
| 2011 | At an Independence Day celebration hosted by the Israeli Consulate General in Los Angeles, Schwarzenegger expressed his love for Israel and discussed his support for California legislation against companies doing business with Iran. |
| 2010 | Schwarzenegger owned one regular Hummer and three running on non-fossil power sources: one for hydrogen, one for vegetable oil, and one for biodiesel. |
| September 30 2010 | Vetoed AB 1680, which would have prohibited contracts from requiring individuals to waive their legal rights under civil rights laws related to bias-motivated violence and hate crimes. |
| September 30 2010 | Vetoed SB 906, which would have specified that religious officials cannot be required to solemnize marriages contrary to their faith's tenets, and that such refusal would not impact their entity's tax-exempt status. |
| September 27 2010 | Signed AB 2700 into law, creating a consolidated form and procedure to simultaneously dissolve civil marriage and domestic partnerships, eliminating previous complexities that disproportionately affected same-sex couples. |
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