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Died in Dallas, Texas
T. Boone Pickens died at his home in Dallas on September 11, 2019. At death his net worth stood at about $500M after giving away more than $1B.
Net worth reported at US$21.7 billion (Forbes)
Forbes reported Rupert Murdoch's net worth as approximately US$21.7 billion (2 March 2022), ranking him among the richest in the US/world.
State mourning and public tributes
Week of national mourning; approximately 1.7 million people paid respects at Parliament House and tribute sites.
Received honorary degree from Yale University
Yale University awarded Beck an honorary degree at its 2012 graduation.
UN designates 18 July as 'Mandela Day'
United Nations General Assembly announces Nelson Mandela's birthday (18 July) as internationally recognised 'Mandela Day'.
MCEC creates Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program
Military Child Education Coalition established a student leadership program named for Hesselbein to teach leadership skills to high school students.
Remains reinterred at Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown, NY
In accordance with Ball's wishes, her and her mother's ashes are moved to the Hunt family plot at Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown.
USS Hopper commissioned (DDG‑70)
USS Hopper was commissioned in 1997 (ceremonial event honoring her legacy).
Subject of National Women's History Museum profile (NWHM biography updated)
Featured in a 2025 National Women’s History Museum biographical profile summarizing life, activism, and influence; attests to continuing recognition.
Reported net worth around $104 billion (CNBC report)
CNBC and other outlets reported Buffett's net worth near $104 billion in 2021; Berkshire continued to hold large equity positions.
Munger Graduate Residences at University of Michigan opened
The graduate residence Munger funded and designed for the University of Michigan opened in 2015 and houses 600 single bedrooms.
Hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia; speech impaired
Experienced aspiration pneumonia (2014) that left him dependent on a feeding tube and severely impaired speech; health decline noted publicly.
Foundation donated $10M to Harvard Law School for public interest fellowships
Largest charitable contribution to Harvard Law School supporting public-service fellowships (announced January 2014).
Named Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
President Obama named him a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on August 8, 2013.
Attends inauguration of President Jacob Zuma
Makes public appearance to attend and witness the inauguration of Jacob Zuma and the State of the Nation Address.
Tapestry portrait commissioned for National Portrait Gallery (2000)
A tapestry portrait (woven) was commissioned for the National Portrait Gallery — first portrait commissioned of the Victorian Tapestry Workshop (associated with Dame Elisabeth).
End of 'The Art of Living' radio program (record run)
'The Art of Living' radio program, begun in 1935, ran ~54 years; sources indicate it continued until about 1989.
Posthumous details publicized about manner/location of death
The manner and precise location of Kahneman's assisted death were revealed publicly in March 2025.
Micrococcus lysodeikticus reclassified as Micrococcus luteus
Species originally named by Fleming (Micrococcus lysodeikticus) was reassigned as Micrococcus luteus in 1972.
RMIT University honorary doctorate
RMIT conferred an honorary doctorate of law recognizing contributions to education and research in Australia.
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