John Forbes Nash Jr., the American mathematician who inspired the movie A Beautiful Mind, was born.
John Nash completed his Ph.D. in mathematics at Princeton University, where he developed his influential ideas in game theory.
John Nash formulated the Nash equilibrium concept in game theory, a fundamental theory in economics and mathematics.
John Nash married Alicia Larde, his wife, who provided support during his struggles with schizophrenia.
John Nash was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and underwent treatment for his condition.
John Nash won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his pioneering work in game theory.
John Nash and his wife Alicia died in a car accident returning from Norway where Nash had delivered a lecture.
John Nash begins his graduate studies at Princeton and starts developing his groundbreaking work in mathematics.
Nash conceives the idea of the Nash equilibrium, a revolutionary concept in game theory.
Nash begins his position as a faculty member at MIT, continuing his research and academic career.
Nash meets Alicia, a student and his future wife, initiating their personal and emotional relationship.
Nash begins experiencing paranoid delusions and hallucinations, signaling the onset of schizophrenia.
Due to his schizophrenia symptoms, Nash is hospitalized for psychiatric treatment and undergoes insulin shock therapy.
Nash continues his academic work while battling persistent hallucinations and paranoia, struggling to distinguish reality.
Nash marries Alicia, who supports him through his mental illness and academic career.
After years of struggling with schizophrenia, Nash begins to recover and gradually returns to his research and teaching.
In recognition of his contributions to game theory and economics, Nash is awarded the Nobel Prize.
