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Notable Achievements at Age 66
Ranked 10th richest person in India (Forbes) — net worth $14.8B
In 2023 Forbes ranked him the 10th richest person in India with an estimated net worth of US$14.8 billion.
Launched Club Random podcast
Debuted Club Random, a one-on-one interview podcast recorded in his home bar, featuring non-political conversations; guests include Quentin Tarantino and Mike Tyson.
U.S. announces support; rival Yoo withdraws
On 5 Feb 2021 Yoo Myung-hee withdrew; the Biden administration announced strong support for Okonjo-Iweala's WTO candidacy.
Died in Zürich, Switzerland
Sergio Marchionne died on 25 July 2018 following complications related to surgery and a serious illness; reports suggest invasive shoulder cancer.
Resigned from U.S. Senate (effective Jan 2, 2018)
Officially resigned his Senate seat; Minnesota governor appointed Tina Smith as interim replacement.
Leeann Tweeden allegation published
Leeann Tweeden alleged Franken forcibly kissed her during a 2006 USO rehearsal; a 2006 photo showing Franken posing over a sleeping Tweeden circulated.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Received the United States' highest civilian honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson for contributions to medicine and public health.
Death in New York City
Died November 2, 1961 in New York City due to complications from pneumonia after brain surgery; ashes interred at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.
Death of Lizzie Borden
Lizzie (Lizbeth) Borden died of pneumonia on June 1, 1927, in Fall River, aged 66. She had been ill after gallbladder removal the previous year.
Death in Baden‑Baden
Died 27 May 1910 in Baden-Baden, three days after delivering a lecture on tuberculosis at the Prussian Academy of Sciences.
Stepped down as anchor of NBC Nightly News
Left NBC Nightly News after ten years to become the full-time host of Dateline NBC; final Nightly News sign-off May 30, 2025.
Forbes estimated net worth at US$6 billion (May 2025)
Forbes estimated Mark Cuban's net worth at approximately $6.0 billion as of May 2025.
Last new episode of 'The Tech Guy' (radio)
Leo's last new radio show aired December 18, 2022; reruns filled schedule for the remainder of the year.
Named again to Time's 100 Most Influential People
Included in Time's list of most influential people in 2021 (second Time recognition mentioned).
Lost GA-5 runoff election
Lost the December 2, 2020 runoff election to Kwanza Hall and did not secure the remainder of John Lewis' term.
Placed second in GA-5 special election general vote
On September 29, 2020, Franklin placed second in the general special election and advanced to a December runoff with first-place finisher Kwanza Hall.
Nominated by Nigeria as candidate for WTO Director-General
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari nominated Okonjo-Iweala as Nigeria's candidate for WTO Director-General (June 2020).
Lecture: Southern Glazer's Distinguished Leaders (University of Miami)
Delivered a Distinguished Leaders lecture at Miami Business School on May 6, 2019, reflecting on a 41‑year Coca‑Cola career and leadership topics.
Released on $1 million bail; travel restrictions imposed
Released after posting $1M bail, surrendered passport and required to wear an ankle monitor; travel limited to NY and CT.
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