life of Jimmy Carter By gamer711 Oct 1, 1924 the birth of Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter is born. Period: Oct 1, 1924 to May 3, 2013 life of Jimmy Carter Jul 7, 1946 JImmy Carter married Rosalynn Smith. Jul 3, 1947 Jimmy Carter's eldest son Jack is born. Oct 9, 1953 Jimmy Carter is discharged from the navy. Jan 14, 1963 Jimmy Carter becomes a member of the Georgia senate. Jan 10, 1967 Jimmy Carter leaves the senate. Oct 19, 1967 Jimmy Carter's only daughter Amy is born. Jan 12, 1971 Jimmy Carter becomes governor of Georgia. Mar 28, 1973 Jimmy Carter signed a paper that allowed a death penalty. Jan 14, 1975 Jimmy Carter resigned from being governor. Jan 26, 1976 Jimmy Carter is chosen by 4% of democratic voters Nov 2, 1976 Jimmy Carter beats Ford by a narrow victory. Jan 20, 1977 Jimmy carter becomes President. Apr 18, 1977 Jimmy Carter addresses U.S energy problem. Oct 24, 1978 The Air Deregulation Act is signed by Jimmy Carter. Oct 17, 1979 Jimmy Carter establishes Department of Education. Jul 25, 1980 Jimmy Carter signs directive for "limited" nuclear war. Jan 20, 1981 Jimmy Carter leaves the office. Oct 11, 2002 Jimmy Carter wins the nobel prize. Sep 7, 2012 Jimmy Carter is longest retired president.