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Notable Achievements at Age 80
Death of Golda Meir
Died of lymphoma on 8 December 1978 at 4:30 p.m. in Jerusalem; widely mourned internationally.
Announced donation of Lorne Michaels archives to Harry Ransom Center
On Jan 15, 2025, announced donation of archival materials to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin; collection to be available for research Jan 2026.
U.S. Capitol attacked during electoral certification
On Jan 6, 2021 supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol; Pelosi's office was breached during the riot.
Company 50-year anniversary
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants celebrated 50 years in business (founded 1967).
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Barack Obama presented Hamilton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work on Apollo software (November 22, 2016).
Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds original license denial
On April 10, 2014 the Maine Supreme Judicial Court voted 4–2 to reverse Justice Alexander's ruling and deny Bailey a law license in Maine.
Dissent in Shelby County v. Holder
Authored a noted dissent criticizing the Court's decision to invalidate a key section of the Voting Rights Act (2013).
Co-founded the Giving Pledge
With Bill Gates, launched the Giving Pledge encouraging billionaires to give away at least half their fortunes to charity.
Death of spouse Carol Chomsky
Carol Chomsky (his first wife since 1949) died in 2008 after a long marriage and three children.
Died in La Jolla, California
Jonas Salk died of heart failure on June 23, 1995; his personal papers later deposited at UC San Diego Geisel Library.
Chosen as namesake of Frances Kelsey Secondary School
The town of Mill Bay, British Columbia, named a secondary school in her honor (school opened 1995).
Signed Sino–British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong
On 19 December 1984 China and Britain agreed on the future return of Hong Kong under 'one country, two systems'.
Appointed Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
Awarded AC for services to the community.
Oskar Pfister Award (American Psychiatric Association)
Received the Oskar Pfister Award for contributions at the intersection of religion and psychiatry.
SNL 50th Anniversary events (SNL50 concert & specials)
Celebrated 50 years of SNL with weekend events (SNL50: The Homecoming Concert streamed Feb 14; anniversary special Feb 16; re‑airing of first episode).
Estimated net worth reported at death
Forbes estimated his net worth at approximately $5.3 billion at the time of his death.
Doctor of Science honoris causa from Haverford College
Received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from his alma mater, Haverford College (award listed as 2024).
Forbes ranks her 55th most powerful woman in the world (2023)
Forbes' World's Most Powerful Women list placed Faulkner at #55 in 2023.
REDF revenue reported over $35 million (consolidated)
Roberts Enterprise Development Fund (REDF), which Roberts founded and chairs, reported revenue in 2023 of over $35 million (REDF and affiliate consolidated statements).
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