1933 – Born on the 3rd of February in Maryland, U.S.A.

1954 – He earned his Bachelor’s degree at Princeton University.

1960 -He earned his Doctor of Law degree at Harvard Law School.

       – On the month of June, he married Christine Dunbar.

1966 – He was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates.

1970 – He was elected to the United States House of Representatives.

1972 – He was re-elected to the United States House of Representatives.

1976 – He was elected to the United States Senate.

1982 – He was re-elected to the United States Senate.

1988 – He was elected for the third time to the United States Senate.

1994 – He was elected for the 4th time to the United States Senate.

2000 – He was elected for the 5th time to the United States Senate.