Childhood and Education Journey of Mark Zuckerberg in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Mark Zuckerberg. From birth to education, explore key events.
Mark Zuckerberg is an American businessman best known as the co-founder, chairman, CEO, and controlling shareholder of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook). He launched Facebook, a social media platform that achieved widespread global adoption. Zuckerberg's career has included lawsuits concerning the origins and ownership of Facebook. He has also faced criticism related to user data privacy and the platform's impact on society. Despite controversy, Zuckerberg remains a prominent figure in the technology industry.
May 14, 1984: Mark Zuckerberg Born
On May 14, 1984, Mark Elliot Zuckerberg was born. He would later co-found Facebook and Meta Platforms and become a prominent businessman.
1984: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution
In 1984, Steven Levy wrote the book "Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution."
2002: Voter Registration
In 2002, Mark Zuckerberg registered to vote in Westchester County, New York.
2002: Begins Classes at Harvard
In 2002, Zuckerberg began classes at Harvard University, already known as a programming prodigy.
2002: Graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy
In 2002, Zuckerberg graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, where a photo directory called "The Facebook" inspired the social network.
2003: Met Priscilla Chan
In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg met Priscilla Chan at a frat party during his sophomore year at Harvard, marking the beginning of their relationship.
February 2004: i2hub Launched
A month after Zuckerberg launched Facebook in February 2004, i2hub, another campus-only service, was launched.
2004: Moves to Palo Alto and Meets Peter Thiel
In 2004, Zuckerberg moved to Palo Alto, California, met Peter Thiel, who invested in Facebook, and got their first office.
November 2008: First Ballot Cast
In November 2008, Mark Zuckerberg cast his first ballot in a general election. Despite registering to vote in 2002, this was his first time voting.
September 2010: Chan Moved to Palo Alto
In September 2010, Priscilla Chan moved into Mark Zuckerberg's rented house in Palo Alto, California, while she was a medical student.
October 1, 2010: Release of 'The Social Network'
On October 1, 2010, the movie "The Social Network," based on Zuckerberg and the founding of Facebook, was released, starring Jesse Eisenberg as Zuckerberg.
October 3, 2010: Voice acting on 'The Simpsons'
On October 3, 2010, Mark Zuckerberg voiced himself on an episode of The Simpsons titled "Loan-a Lisa".
October 9, 2010: Saturday Night Live lampoons Zuckerberg
On October 9, 2010, Saturday Night Live lampooned Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook. Andy Samberg portrayed Zuckerberg.
October 30, 2010: Awarded Medal of Fear
On October 30, 2010, Stephen Colbert awarded Mark Zuckerberg a "Medal of Fear" at the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.
2010: The Social Network Release
In 2010, "The Social Network", a film depicting Zuckerberg's early career and the rise of Facebook, was released and won multiple Academy Awards.
January 2011: Guest appearance on Saturday Night Live
In January 2011, Mark Zuckerberg made a surprise guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, which was hosted by Jesse Eisenberg. They both said it was the first time they had met.
January 16, 2011: Golden Globe Award acceptance
On January 16, 2011, at the Golden Globe Awards, producer Scott Rudin thanked Facebook and Zuckerberg for allowing them to use his life as a metaphor in "The Social Network".
2011: Facebook's First Pride Participation
In 2011, Facebook participated for the first time in the annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Celebration with 70 employees.
May 19, 2012: Married Priscilla Chan
On May 19, 2012, Mark Zuckerberg married Priscilla Chan in the grounds of his mansion, coinciding with her medical school graduation.
2012: Voted in General Election
In 2012, Mark Zuckerberg voted in a general election, adding to his voting record since 2008.
June 2013: Participated in San Francisco Pride Celebration
In June 2013, Mark Zuckerberg joined Facebook employees in the annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Celebration, which followed the Supreme Court ruling against DOMA.
2013: Appearance in documentary film
In 2013, Mark Zuckerberg appeared in the climax of the documentary film "Terms and Conditions May Apply".
October 23, 2014: Q&A Session at Tsinghua University
On October 23, 2014, Zuckerberg participated in a Q&A session at Tsinghua University in Beijing, conversing in Mandarin Chinese.
2014: Land purchase in Kauaʻi
In 2014, Mark Zuckerberg purchased 700 acres of land on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi.
July 2015: Announced Pregnancy
In July 2015, Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he and Priscilla Chan were expecting a baby girl, also sharing their past experiences with miscarriages.
November 2015: Aftermath of Paris Attacks
In the aftermath of the November 2015 Paris attacks, Mark Zuckerberg later posted a statement on Facebook expressing support for Muslims.
December 9, 2015: Expressed Support for Muslims
On December 9, 2015, Mark Zuckerberg posted a statement on Facebook expressing support for Muslims in response to the Paris attacks and the San Bernardino attack, emphasizing their welcome on the platform.
December 2015: Birth of First Daughter
In December 2015, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan welcomed their first daughter.
2015: Mother Emanuel Shooting
In 2015, there was a shooting at Mother Emanuel, later in 2017 Zuckerberg visited this place.
2016: Belief in Religion
In 2016, Mark Zuckerberg stated that he believes religion is very important, after a period of questioning.
May 25, 2017: Honorary Degree from Harvard
On May 25, 2017, Zuckerberg received an honorary degree from Harvard after giving the commencement speech.
August 2017: Birth of Second Daughter
In August 2017, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan welcomed their second daughter.
2017: Nationwide Tour
In 2017, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife began a nationwide tour to visit every state and learn more about Facebook users.
2022: Started MMA and BJJ Training
In 2022, Mark Zuckerberg took up training in both mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).
March 2023: Welcomed Third Daughter
In March 2023, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, welcomed their third daughter and announced the news across his social media pages.
May 6, 2023: Won Medals in BJJ Tournament
On May 6, 2023, Mark Zuckerberg competed in a BJJ tournament and won both a silver and gold medal in gi and no gi, competing at white belt.
July 2023: Promoted to Blue Belt in BJJ
In July 2023, Mark Zuckerberg was promoted to blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by Dave Camarillo.
2024: Commissioned Sculpture of Wife
In 2024, Mark Zuckerberg commissioned Daniel Arsham to build a 7-foot-tall sculpture of his wife, Priscilla Chan, which was unveiled.
