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Notable Achievements at Age 48
Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry (shared with John M. Jumper)
Joint recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for AI contributions to protein-structure prediction (AlphaFold).
2022 Georgia gubernatorial election — lost to Brian Kemp
Abrams lost to incumbent Brian Kemp on Nov 8, 2022 (Kemp 53.4% / Abrams 45.9% — Kemp margin ~7.5%). She conceded that night.
Conceded 2017 presidential election — second round result
Lost runoff to Emmanuel Macron with approximately 33.9% of the vote; conceded on 7 May 2017.
2017 presidential first round — second place
Finished second with 21.3% (≈7.7 million votes), advancing to the runoff against Emmanuel Macron.
Removed as Chairman of Tata Sons (board vote)
Board of Tata Sons voted to remove Cyrus Mistry from the post of chairman in October 2016; Ratan Tata returned as interim chairman.
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Received the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation.
Assassinated in Moscow elevator
Found shot dead in the elevator of her apartment block in central Moscow on 7 October 2006 (Vladimir Putin's birthday); multiple close-range gunshot wounds.
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II (KBE)
Was knighted in the 2004 New Year Honours "for services to the global development of the Internet"; invested formally on 16 July 2004.
9/11 terrorist attacks
The 11 September 2001 attacks shaped Blair's second term and led to his close alignment with the US 'war on terror'.
APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (joint with Tversky)
Received the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions from the American Psychological Association.
Won Ivor Novello Award
Received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (for 'Ernie' era success).
All in the Family premiered on CBS
All in the Family premiered January 12, 1971; later became the top-rated show and shifted the sitcom toward social and political issues.
Received President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service
Awarded by President John F. Kennedy for preventing a major public-health disaster; second woman to receive this honor.
Died of pneumonia in Chicago
Died on November 30, 1937 in Chicago at age 48, reportedly from pneumonia after intense work transforming Marshall Field's finances.
Begins women-only press conferences
In March 1933 Eleanor becomes the first presidential spouse to hold regular press conferences (female reporters only).
Continued status: Years active 2001–present
Publicly credited as active in entertainment since 2001 to present (ongoing career).
Appointed to the Order of Ontario
Named an appointee to the Order of Ontario (January 2024).
Allegations publicised by Times, Sunday Times & Channel 4 Dispatches
A joint investigation (The Times, The Sunday Times, Channel 4 Dispatches) published allegations by five women accusing Brand of sexual assault and sexual/emotional abuse concerning incidents between 2006 and 2013 (Sept 2023); Channel 4 broadcast Russell Brand: In Plain Sight.
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