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20, Joseph R. Biden Jr. is born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Robinette Biden Sr., a car dealership manager, and his wife, Jean.
After growing up in New Castle County, Biden graduates from Archmere Academy.
Earns a bachelor's degree from University of Delaware, where he played football and double-majored in history and political science.
Graduates from Syracuse (N.Y.) University College of Law.
After twice declining to run for state Legislature, Biden agrees to run for New Castle County Council; wins in a Republican district.
Serves on New Castle County Council.
: Is recruited by Democratic Party to challenge incumbent U.S.
Sen. J. Caleb Boggs, a statewide officeholder for 26 years.
Nov. Biden defeats Boggs, sparking speculation he could end up in the White House.
Dec. 18, Biden's wife, Neilia Hunter Biden, and their month old daughter, Naomi Christina "Amy" Biden, are killed in a car crash that also injures the couple's sons, Hunter and