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Timeline (1947-1969)
This Chronology or Timeline traces events of Arnold Schwarzenegger's life from his 1947 birth in Austria through his arrival in America in 1968. Information is source-referenced where possible and thought to be accurate. 1968 - IFBB Mr. Universe in Miami, Florida (tall class winner) 1968 - At 21 years old, Schwarzenegger first steps foot in the U.S.A. 1968 - First place in Pro class of NABBA Mr. Universe in London, England. 1968 - IFBB Mr. International in Tijuana, Mexico 1968 - 2nd place overall in NABBA Mr. Universe. 1968 - German Powerlifting Championship in Germany 1967 - First place in NABBA Mr. Universe Amateur in London, England. 1966 - Best-Built Man in Europe won in Germany. 1966 - Won Mr. Europe Amateur in Germany. 1966 - NABBA Mr. Universe Amateur Tall in London, England 1966 - International Powerlifting Championship in Germany. 1965 - Wins Junior Mr. Europe in Germany while AWOL from Austrian army duty. 1965 - Enlisted in Austrian army, later went A.W.O.L. to compete in Junior Mr. Europe bodybuilding competition. 1964 - Wins Mr. Austria. 1964 - Places 3rd in Junior Mr. Austria 1963 - Won 2nd place in "Steirer Hof" competetion in Graz, Austria. 1961 - Already dedicated to bodybuilding, meets former Mr. Austria, Kurt Marnul, who becomes Arnold's coach, mentor, and steroid pusher for years to follow. 07/30/1947 - Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger, the second son of Gustav Schwarzenegger (1907-1972) and Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger (1922-1998). 07/171946 - Brother, Meinhard (d. 1971), born. |