The Life of Oprah Winfrey By ManarOs Jan 29, 1954 Birthday Dec 9, 1963 Started living with her unwed mother Sep 12, 1967 Tried running away because of abuse and rape Apr 25, 1968 She became homeless Jan 10, 1969 Went to live with her father Jul 11, 1971 Won first beauty pageant Oct 11, 1971 Was offered a job at WVOL News Feb 27, 1976 Moved to Baltimore to be WJZ-TV's new co-anchor Jan 28, 1986 Started her show called "The Oprah Winfrey Show" May 10, 1986 Founded Harpo Production for the production of film Apr 24, 1993 The president adds "Oprah Bill" to the law which convicted child abuse Dec 31, 1996 Founded "Oprah Book Club" Sep 18, 1997 Founded The Angel Network for philanthropy and charity Jul 22, 1998 Recieved "Lifetime Achievement Award " for National Academy of Television and Arts Jul 11, 1999 Won gold medal from National Book Foundation Apr 19, 2000 Published her magazine called "O" May 9, 2003 Became first female billionare Sep 22, 2007 Founded "Leadership Academy Foundation " for the education of women in South Africa Apr 17, 2008 Made a fundraiser for Barack Obama May 25, 2011 Ended her show Dec 9, 2013 Barack Obama presented her with The Presidential Medal of Freedom Dec 19, 2015 Gave birth to baby who died at infancy