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Donald John Trump is born to Frederick, real estate developer, and Mary (née MacLeod) in Queens, NY.

Donald attends The Kew-Forest School.

After becoming what his dad calls a "rough fellow," Donald is enrolled at the NY Military Academy.

Donald enrolls at Fordham U. and will receive 4 of his 5 Vietnam War draft deferments for education.

He transfers to the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania.

Donald earns his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Wharton.

Trump launches his real estate development career by joining his dad's company, Elizabeth Trump & Son.

Donald is given control of Elizabeth Trump & Son, which he later renames the Trump Organization.

Trump makes a $550K profit by selling his dad's Swifton Village apartment complex in Cincinnati, OH.

Trump is accused of anti-black bias by the DoJ in his operating of 39 apartments in NYC.

In a lavish ceremony, Donald weds Ivana Marie Zelničkova, a Czech model.

Donald becomes a father for the first time when Ivana gives birth to Donald John Trump, Jr.

Donald Trump stakes a claim in the hotel market when he modernizes and reopens the Grand Hyatt NY.

Donald becomes a father for the second time when Ivana gives birth to Ivanka Marie.

Donald secures an NJ state gaming license and acquires what is now the Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.

Trump Tower, located on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, is completed.

He buys the New Jersey Generals, a USFL team. However, the league can't compete with the NFL.

Donald becomes a father for the third time when Ivana gives birth to Eric Frederic.

Trump completes the Central Park ice skating rink renovation saving it from NYC's inept attempt.

Trump registers as a Republican voter, but switches parties several times in the future.

Donald Trump releases his memoir, Trump: The Art of the Deal, which will become a bestseller.

Richard Nixon sends Trump a note "Whenever you decide to run for office, you will be a winner".

Trump buys the Plaza Hotel for $390M, but sells it for a loss of $65M seven years later.

Trump first appears on the cover of TIME.

Donald and Ivana divorce in an ugly spectacle that will play out in the tabloid press.

He opens his third casino in Atlantic City, The Trump Taj Mahal; it costs $1.1B to build.

Trump's gambling empire crumbles; with $3.4B in debt, his business faces bankruptcy.

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Trump's father allegedly donates $3.5M in casino chips to clear his debts. No legal action is taken.

In a scene shot at Trump's Plaza Hotel, he makes a cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.

Donald becomes a father for the fourth time when actress Marla Maples gives birth to Tiffany Ariana.

Donald marries actress Marla Maples, identified as the "other woman" during his marriage to Ivana.

NY Magazine covers his finances. He sues Barbara Corcoran, later of Shark Tank – and loses millions.

Trump makes his financial comeback when his company's flagship, the Trump Plaza Casino, goes public.

Trump announces his purchase of Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA.

After separating two years earlier, Trump and Maples end their marriage in Manhattan Supreme Court.

Trump converts from GOP affiliation to Reform Party; seeks 2000 presidential nomination.

Trump proposes massive one-time "net worth" tax on individuals and trusts worth over $10M.

Trump outlines political problems and solutions in a new book, The America We Deserve.

Trump drops out of Reform Party presidential nomination race.

Despite having already left the race, Trump wins the Reform Party's primary in California.

He unveils the completed Trump World Tower, a 72-story residential building in Manhattan, NYC.

Trump registers as a Democratic voter.

Trump is forced to sell the GM Building for $1.5 billion after his debt financer’s stock crashes.

With the economy lagging, Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Donald launches his TV career as host and co-producer of NBC's "The Apprentice."

Trump marries Melania Knauss, a Slovenian fashion model he had been courting since 1998.

Author Timothy O'Brien says Trump isn't a billionaire; Trump sues him, claiming $5B in damages.

Donald becomes a father for the fifth time when Melania gives birth to Barron William.

Trump is honored with the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 2,327th Star.

Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. files for Chapter 11 protection.

Trump re-registers as a Republican voter.

Trump becomes involved in the "birther" movement, asserting that President Obama is not US-born.

Trump contemplates a 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

Trump is a featured speaker at the year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Donald is inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame.

After making controversial statements about Mexican immigrants, Trump is fired from The Apprentice.

In a speech at the Trump Tower, Trump declares his intention to run for GOP presidential nomination.

Trump proposes building a wall along US-Mexico border to keep out illegal immigrants.

Upset at Megyn Kelly's questions for him at the GOP debate on Fox, Trump begins a war of words.

Trump proposes a travel ban forbidding Muslims from entering the United States.

Donald J Trump comes in third for TIME “Person of the Year” award.

Claiming unfair treatment from Megyn Kelly, Trump sits out the final debate before the Iowa Caucus.

Trump loses to Senator Ted Cruz, finishing second in the Iowa Republican Caucus.

Trump claims Ted Cruz stole the Iowa Caucus, but no evidence of this is ever found.

Trump wins primaries in 13 states; Ben Carson, also a GOP nominee, drops out and joins Trump.

Trump cancels Chicago rally due to safety concerns amid growing violence.

He adds 191 delegates, losing only OH to Kasich; Rubio drops out after losing Florida.

Cruz ends campaign with 566 delegates; Trump's delegate count grows to 1,047 of the necessary 1,237.

Trump's last GOP opponent, Kasich, ends campaign with 153 delegates; Trump is presumptive nominee.

Trump sweeps remaining primaries on way to 1,447 delegates, exceeding the 1,237 for GOP nomination.

Rumors surface about last-ditch Dump Trump campaigns at the Republican National Convention.

Trump announces via Twitter that Indiana Governor Mike Pence will be his VP running mate.

Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination at Republican National Convention.

Federal judge allows lawsuit against Donald's Trump University to proceed to trial.

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