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Notable Achievements at Age 69
Death of spouse John Shaw
John Shaw, husband and long-time Biocon vice chairman, died on 24 October 2022.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump announced Limbaugh would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the 2020 State of the Union Address; award presented that evening.
Stepped down as Chairman, President and CEO of CBS
On September 9, 2018 Moonves resigned/stepped down from his executive posts at CBS after additional allegations surfaced.
Turing Award ceremony and recognition
Formal recognition/ceremony for the 2008 ACM A.M. Turing Award (ceremony and press coverage in March 2009).
Died at home, 1136 Fifth Avenue, New York City
Florence Scovel Shinn died after 'an illness of several weeks' at her home on October 17, 1940.
Extradited to Los Angeles for additional charges
Weinstein was flown to Los Angeles on July 20, 2021 to face charges relating to alleged incidents between 2004–2013.
Diagnosed with advanced lung cancer
Announced diagnosis of advanced lung cancer in February 2020.
Announced 2020 presidential candidacy
Officially announced candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination (Feb 9, 2019).
Re-elected to U.S. Senate (2018)
Won a second term, defeating Republican Geoff Diehl by roughly 60% to 36% of the vote.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon moves to New York
The Tonight Show moved to New York in early 2014 under Michaels' oversight; Michaels listed as executive producer.
Left office as FBI Director
Completed 12-year tenure as the sixth Director of the FBI and was succeeded by James Comey.
Donated $50 million to Claremont McKenna College
Made a $50 million gift to his alma mater Claremont McKenna College (reported 2012).
District Court rules Prop 8 unconstitutional
District Court judge found California's Proposition 8 to be unconstitutional in Perry v. Brown (Boies co-lead counsel).
Married Suzy Wetlaufer (Suzy Welch)
Married Suzy Wetlaufer (editor and writer who later co-authored books/columns with him) on April 24, 2004.
Reciprocal disbarment in Massachusetts
Massachusetts disbarred Bailey on similar grounds (handling of DuBoc assets); occurred April 11, 2003.
Elected to American Philosophical Society
Recognized by election to the American Philosophical Society.
Release of 52 American hostages in Iran
Iran released American hostages the day Reagan was inaugurated, ending the 444-day Iran hostage crisis.
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