1946 – born in New Haven, CT

1977 – marries Laura Welch

1981 – twin daughters Barbara and Jenna born

2000 – named President-elect after Supreme Court steps in to stop vote recounts in contested Florida counties. Al Gore concedes the election weeks after it takes place.

2001 – inaugurated as the 43rd President of the United States

2001 – leads the country through the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11

2005 – sworn in for 2nd presidential term

2009 – leaves office as second term ends