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Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984 in White Plains, New York. He founded the Facebook Platform at age 23 and took Facebook public at 28.
Mark Zuckerberg was born in 1984 and is currently 42 years old. Anyone born before 1984 is older than Mark.
Born
May 14, 1984
White Plains, New York
World pop: ~4.7B
Mark's age
42
Your age
20
Are you older than Mark Zuckerberg?
No — Mark Zuckerberg was born in 1984. You were born in 2006, making you 22 years younger.
At your age (20), Mark had already launched Facebook (at age 20), but hadn't yet became a billionaire (at age 22).
Mark's Life Timeline
Mark Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York. He grew up in Dobbs Ferry, where he displayed an early interest in computers and programming. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he studied psychology and computer science, and it was during his time there that he created Facebook in his dorm room, initially as a social networking site for college students.
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Zuckerberg was 19 years old when he launched Facebook in 2004, which quickly gained popularity and expanded beyond Harvard to other universities and eventually to the general public. In 2012, he became the youngest self-made billionaire at the age of 28 when Facebook went public. Under his leadership, Facebook acquired several companies, including Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014, and rebranded to Meta in 2021 to reflect its focus on virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
As of now, Zuckerberg continues to lead Meta, advocating for the development of the metaverse and advancing technologies in VR and AI. His work has significantly impacted social media and communication, shaping how people connect globally. Zuckerberg's influence in the tech industry remains profound, as he navigates the challenges of privacy, misinformation, and the future of digital interaction.
Launched Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg was 20 years old when he launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm room. This platform revolutionized social networking, allowing users to connect and share content online, and it quickly became a staple of internet culture.
Mark Zuckerberg was 20 years old when he launched Facebook in 2004. Are you older than Mark was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became a billionaire
Mark Zuckerberg was 22 years old when he became a billionaire for the first time, following Facebook's rapid growth and increasing valuation. This milestone marked him as one of the youngest self-made billionaires in history.
Mark Zuckerberg was 22 years old when he became a billionaire in 2006. Are you older than Mark was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Founded the Facebook Platform
Mark Zuckerberg was 23 years old when he founded the Facebook Platform, allowing third-party developers to create applications that integrated with Facebook. This move significantly expanded the site's functionality and user engagement.
Mark Zuckerberg was 23 years old when he founded the Facebook Platform in 2007. Are you older than Mark was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Took Facebook public
Mark Zuckerberg was 28 years old when Facebook went public in May 2012. The initial public offering raised $16 billion, making it one of the largest tech IPOs in history and solidifying Zuckerberg's status in the tech industry.
Mark Zuckerberg was 28 years old when he took Facebook public in 2012. Are you older than Mark was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Acquired WhatsApp
Mark Zuckerberg was 30 years old when Facebook acquired WhatsApp for approximately $19 billion. This acquisition expanded Facebook's reach in messaging services and underscored its dominance in the social media landscape.
Mark Zuckerberg was 30 years old when he acquired WhatsApp in 2014. Are you older than Mark was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Announced the rebranding to Meta
Mark Zuckerberg was 36 years old when he announced the rebranding of Facebook to Meta in October 2021. This strategic shift aimed to focus on building the metaverse, highlighting the company's commitment to future technologies.
Mark Zuckerberg was 36 years old when he announced the rebranding to Meta in 2020. Are you older than Mark was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 3 | |
| 1988 | 4 | |
| 1989 | 5 | |
| 1990 | 6 | |
| 1991 | 7 | |
| 1992 | 8 | |
| 1993 | 9 | |
| 1994 | 10 | |
| 1995 | 11 | |
| 1996 | 12 | |
| 1997 | 13 | |
| 1998 | 14 | |
| 1999 | 15 | |
| 2000 | 16 | |
| 2001 | 17 | |
| 2002 | 18 | |
| 2003 | 19 | |
| 2004 | 20 | launched Facebook |
| 2005 | 21 | |
| 2006 | 22 | became a billionaire |
| 2007 | 23 | founded the Facebook Platform |
| 2008 | 24 | |
| 2009 | 25 | |
| 2010 | 26 | |
| 2011 | 27 | |
| 2012 | 28 | took Facebook public |
| 2013 | 29 | |
| 2014 | 30 | acquired WhatsApp |
| 2015 | 31 | |
| 2016 | 32 | |
| 2017 | 33 | |
| 2018 | 34 | |
| 2019 | 35 | |
| 2020 | 36 | announced the rebranding to Meta |
| 2021 | 37 | |
| 2022 | 38 | |
| 2023 | 39 | |
| 2024 | 40 | |
| 2025 | 41 | |
| 2026 | 42 |
