Highlights in the career of Mario Cuomo

Here are some highlights in the career of Mario Cuomo:

Born: June 15, 1932, in Queens, New York

Graduated: St. John's University in 1953 and St. John's law school in 1956

1972: Mediates public housing dispute in Forest Hills

1977: Runs unsuccessfully for New York City mayor, losing to Ed Koch

1982: Beats Koch in race for governor. Re-elected in 1986, 1990.

1984: Address to Democratic National Convention raises his national profile

1988, 1992: Stays out of presidential race despite calls for him to run

1994: Loses bid for fourth term to Republican George Pataki

2014: Last appearance on election night in November, when he joined his son Andrew on stage to celebrate Andrew's re-election as governor.