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Birthdate
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson is born in Chicago, Illinois. -
High School Graduation
Michelle graduated from Whitney Young High School as salutorian of her class. -
Princeton Graduation
Michelle graduated from Princeton University, where she majored in sociology and minored in African studies. -
Harvard Law School Graduation
Michelle graduated from Harvard Law School. -
First meeting with Barack Obama
Michelle meets Barack Obama while she is working as a lawyer at Sidley Austin, a big law firm in Chicago. Barack is a working as a summer intern there and Michelle mentors him. -
Wedding Day
Michelle and Barack get married. -
Birth of first child
Michelle gives birth to her first daughter, Malia Ann. -
Birth of Second Child
Michelle gives birth to her second daughter, Natasha. She calls her Sasha. -
Michelle quits job to campaign with Barack
Barack announces he will run for President. Michelle decides to quit her job to campaign with him. -
Michelle becomes First Lady
Barack became President of the United States. Michelle and her family move into the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle becomes First Lady.