Schwarzenegger Becomes Governor

Date: November 17, 2003 • Location: Washington, United States

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure as the governor of California begins.

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, film producer, politician, and former professional bodybuilder who served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.