Conan become Governor
What a day for history in the US, Austria and the entertainment industry. It was not the first time an actor becomes politician - we saw it with Ronald Reagan - but an Austrian Bodybuilder like Arnold, that was massive news. Arnold is a superstar across the world, a role-model for what can be achieved with your will! On October 7 2003 he became the first Austrian governor in California.
Despite his inexperience he won and replaced Gray Davis, who was recalled by the people. Arnold won against 134 candidates on the ballot, one of his competitors was even an adult-film star.