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· 93 milestones
By
78
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What 92 of the world’s most notable people had done by age 78. Every one links to their profile.
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Jimmy Carter
Won the Nobel Peace Prize
at 78 · 2002 · Politics
Bertrand Russell
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature
by 78 · 1950 · Science
André Gide
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature
by 78 · 1947 · Literature
John Hasbrouck Van Vleck
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics
by 78 · 1977 · Science
Cher
Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
by 78 · 2024 · Music
Desmond Tutu
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
by 78 · 2009 · Politics
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Founded
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Donald Trump
Founded Department of Government Efficiency
at 78 · 2025 · Politics
Nelson Mandela
Founded Truth and Reconciliation Commission
by 78 · 1996 · Politics
Pope Francis
Founded Dicastery for Communication
at 78 · 2015 · Religion
Marie Tussaud
Founded Madame Tussauds
by 78 · 1839 · Art
Kim Il-sung
Founded Korea Computer Center
by 78 · 1990 · Politics
Valentina Tereshkova
Founded Young Army Cadets National Movement
at 78 · 2015 · Science
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Took office
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Joe Biden
Became President of the United States
at 78 · 2021 · Politics
Benedict XVI
Became Pope
at 78 · 2005 · Religion
Clement XII
Became Pope
at 78 · 1730 · Religion
Paul IV
Became Pope
at 78 · 1555 · Religion
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
Became President of Italy
at 78 · 1999 · Politics
Ram Chandra Poudel
Became President of Nepal
at 78 · 2023 · Politics
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Made
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Woody Allen
Starred in Magic in the Moonlight
at 78 · 2014 · Cinema
Alan Arkin
Starred in Argo
at 78 · 2012 · Cinema
John Huston
Starred in Prizzi's Honor
at 78 · 1985 · Cinema
Sebastian Shaw
Starred in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
by 78 · 1983 · Cinema
John XXIII
Created Princeps Pastorum
at 78 · 1959 · Religion
Ursula K. Le Guin
Published Lavinia
at 78 · 2008 · Literature
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