Nobel Peace Prize
One of five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel
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| March 2025 | Wrote a letter to Donald Trump with other former Polish political prisoners, expressing 'horror and distaste' over a contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, actively supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian invasion. |
| 2025 | Scheduled publication of 'Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades of Struggle With China for My Land and My People'. |
| January 9 2025 |
Jimmy Carter
An official state funeral and a day of mourning were announced by the Biden administration to honor the legacy of Jimmy Carter.
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| 2024 | Gore is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden. |
| 2024 | The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, recognizing their efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and their powerful witness testimony. |
| 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Carter received his 10th nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for audio recordings of his books.
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| 2024 | Yunus played a key advisory role in the Paris 2024 Olympics, promoting social business principles and encouraging sustainable, socially responsible projects. |
| 2024 | His name was listed in The 500 Most Influential Muslims. |
| December 29 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100, following his decision to enter hospice care in February 2023.
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| December 29 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Passes away, having been the longest-lived president in U.S. history and the first to reach the age of 100
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| December 16 2024 | Yunus announced that general elections would be held in later 2025 or early 2026. |
| October 2024 | Wałęsa described a potential victory by Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election as a 'misfortune' for both the United States and the world. |
| October 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Local events celebrated Carter's birthday, including a flyover formation by Navy pilots and a naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens at Plains High School.
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| October 16 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter achieved his goal of living to 100 years old, coinciding with the second day of early voting in Georgia.
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| October 16 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Carter's son Chip stated that Carter wanted to live to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, and he cast his vote on October 16.
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| October 1 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Carter turned 100 years old, becoming the first president to celebrate this milestone.
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| September 17 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
The Carter Center announced 'Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song', a concert event to celebrate Carter's 100th birthday.
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| August 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
Carter's son Chip announced that his father wanted to live to 100 to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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| August 10 2024 | Yunus visited the home and family members of Abu Sayed, as well as injured student protesters in Rangpur Medical College. |
| August 8 2024 | Yunus took the oath as Chief Advisor of the interim government and subsequently visited injured people at Dhaka Medical College. |
| August 8 2024 | Yunus was appointed as Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh. |
| August 8 2024 | Began serving as Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina. |
| August 7 2024 | On August 7, 2024, the court overturned Yunus's conviction for labor violations following an appeal, and he was acquitted in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission just four days later. |
| August 7 2024 | Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the transitional leader of the interim government by president Mohammed Shahabuddin. |
| July 21 2024 | Obama endorsed Kamala Harris for president after Biden withdrew his candidacy, joining her campaign trail in October and supporting her presidential bid. |
| May 2024 | Made her debut acting role in an episode of the British sitcom We Are Lady Parts, titled 'Malala made me do it' |
| April 16 2024 | The military announced that Aung San Suu Kyi had been transferred to house arrest due to a heat wave, although there were claims she remained in prison. |
| February 21 2024 |
Jimmy Carter
The White House Historical Association unveiled its official 2024 White House Christmas ornament honoring Carter's naval service and efforts for peace.
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| January 1 2024 | On January 1, 2024, a Bangladeshi court sentenced Yunus to a six-month prison term for labor law violations, but he was granted bail pending appeals. |
| 2023 |
Jimmy Carter
Whistleblowers alleged that individuals working on the Reagan campaign's behalf convinced Iran to extend the hostage crisis to diminish Carter's chances for reelection.
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| 2023 |
Jimmy Carter
Carter's son Chip revealed that his father wanted to live to 100 to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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| 2023 | Became the youngest ever Honorary Fellow at Linacre College, Oxford. |
| 2023 | Portrayed as an inspiration for the character Malala Windsor / Spider-UK (voiced by Sofia Barclay) in the animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse |
| 2023 | Kissinger co-authored an article titled 'The Path to AI Arms Control' with Graham Allison, published in Foreign Affairs. |
| 2023 | In response to celebrations of the 2023 attack by some Arabs in Germany, Kissinger issued a statement denouncing Muslim immigration into Germany, claiming it was a grave mistake to allow in so many individuals of entirely different culture and religion, which he argued creates a pressure group within each country. |
| 2023 | In a statement made a month before his death, Henry Kissinger responded to the Hamas-led attack on Israel during the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war, stating that the goals of Hamas could only serve to mobilize the Arab world against Israel and derail peaceful negotiations. |
| 2023 | Kissinger received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art from Minister-President of Bavaria Markus Söder. |
| November 29 2023 | Henry Kissinger passed away. |
| November 19 2023 |
Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn Carter passed away, following which Jimmy Carter released a statement honoring her memory.
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| October 2023 | Following the start of the Gaza-Israel conflict, Yousafzai initially faced criticism for her silence. After significant backlash, she reaffirmed support for Gaza's people and called for a ceasefire, particularly in response to criticism about a Broadway musical she co-produced with Hillary Clinton. |
| October 2023 | During the Israel–Hamas war, Obama declared that Israel must dismantle Hamas and warned of the potential long-term consequences of military actions. |
| September 2023 | Aung San Suu Kyi was reported to be back in prison after previously being moved to a VIP government residence, though the exact date of her return was unknown. |
| September 2023 | Kissinger met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City, where they discussed Kissinger's evolving stance on Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership. |
| August 1 2023 | The military junta granted Aung San Suu Kyi a partial pardon, reducing her sentence to a total of 27 years. |
| July 2023 | Kissinger traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, emphasizing the need to eliminate misunderstandings and coexist peacefully. He later met with Xi Jinping to discuss improving Sino-American relations. |
| July 7 2023 |
Jimmy Carter
The Carters celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary.
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| May 29 2023 | Henry Kissinger is referenced in The Nation magazine as being 100 years old, with an article discussing his controversial legacy and the suffering caused during his years in public office. |
| May 27 2023 | Henry Kissinger celebrated his 100th birthday on May 27, 2023. |
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