1943 | |
02/20 | Born in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama by father Sajiro and mother Fumiko. He wa sthe sixth son and the second youngest of the seven boys and four girls. |
1948 | |
An unexpected death of father Sajiro. | |
1950 | |
Enters Higashidai Grade School in Yokohama City. | |
1956 | |
Enters Terao Jr. High School in Yokohama City. Around this time, Inoki was scouted by professional sumo. It was also around this time when he watched Rikidozan's fights on television. | |
1957 | |
02/03 | Immigrates to Brazil by the ship "Sandos" with grand father, mother, third borther,fourth brother, and younger brother. Grand father dies on the way. |
1959 | |
Wins regional championships in Brazil for the shot put, discus, and javeline. Also wins All Brazilian Championships in the shot put and discus |