Chris Gardner, the inspiration behind the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, is born.
Chris Gardner experiences homelessness while raising his son and struggling to build a career.
Chris Gardner secures an unpaid internship at a brokerage firm, marking the start of his career in finance.
Chris Gardner completes his internship and becomes a full-time stockbroker, beginning his successful career.
The movie The Pursuit of Happyness is released, portraying the struggles and success of Chris Gardner.
Chris Gardner lives with his son Christopher but struggles financially due to failed sales of bone density scanners.
Chris fails to pay rent, resulting in the threat of eviction for him and Christopher.
After eviction, Chris and Christopher experience homelessness, staying in shelters and public restrooms.
Chris earns an unpaid internship opportunity to become a stockbroker through Dean Witter.
Chris balances internship duties, caring for Christopher, and surviving financially while homeless.
Chris studies hard and passes the stockbroker licensing exam required to advance.
After his successful internship and exam, Chris is offered a position as a stockbroker.
