Mark Zuckerberg's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mark Zuckerberg. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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 grew into a global phenomenon. Zuckerberg's leadership has been marked by both success and controversy, facing lawsuits related to the website's creation, ownership, and user privacy concerns. He remains a prominent figure in the technology industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1934: Communications Act

In 1934, the Communications Act of 1934 was enacted and in 2020, US Republicans argued that Section 230 of the Communications Act unduly protected social media companies against allegations of anti-conservative censorship.

January 1, 2004: Domain Registration and Interest Accumulation

On January 1, 2004, Zuckerberg registered the domain name thefacebook.com. Also on this day, according to Paul Ceglia's claim, an additional 1% interest in Facebook accumulated per day after January 1, 2004, until website completion.

2007: MIT Technology Review TR35 List

In 2007, Mark Zuckerberg was added to MIT Technology Review's TR35 list as one of the top 35 innovators in the world under the age of 35.

2008: Named One of the Most Influential People by Time

In 2008, Time magazine named Zuckerberg one of the most influential people in the world.

2008: Youngest Self-Made Billionaire

In 2008, at the age of 23, Mark Zuckerberg became the world's youngest self-made billionaire.

2009: Vanity Fair 100 List Ranking

In 2009, Mark Zuckerberg ranked number 23 on the Vanity Fair 100 list.

July 21, 2010: Facebook Reaches 500 Million Users

On July 21, 2010, Mark Zuckerberg reported that Facebook had reached the 500-million-user mark.

October 30, 2010: "Medal of Fear" Awarded by Stephen Colbert

On October 30, 2010, Stephen Colbert awarded a "Medal of Fear" to Mark Zuckerberg at the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, "because he values his privacy much more than he values yours".

2010: Named Time Person of the Year

In 2010, Zuckerberg was named Time Person of the Year, the same year when Facebook surpassed half a billion users.

2010: Vanity Fair's Top 100 List

Vanity Fair magazine named Mark Zuckerberg number 1 on its 2010 list of the Top 100 "most influential people of the Information Age".

January 16, 2011: Golden Globe Award for The Social Network

On January 16, 2011, upon winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture, producer Scott Rudin thanked Facebook and Zuckerberg "for his willingness to allow us to use his life and work as a metaphor through which to tell a story about communication and the way we relate to each other".

2011: Named One of the Most Influential People by Time

In 2011, Time magazine named Zuckerberg one of the most influential people in the world.

May 2012: Facebook Goes Public

In May 2012, Mark Zuckerberg took Facebook public, retaining majority shares.

February 2015: Endowment to San Francisco General Hospital

In February 2015, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife endowed the foundation of the San Francisco General Hospital with $75 million, resulting in the hospital renaming itself as The Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

June 2016: Top 10 Business Visionaries

In June 2016, Business Insider named Mark Zuckerberg one of the "Top 10 Business Visionaries Creating Value for the World" and he pledged to give away 99% of their wealth.

December 2016: Ranked Tenth on Forbes List of World's Most Powerful People

In December 2016, Zuckerberg was ranked tenth on the Forbes list of the World's Most Powerful People.

2016: Named One of the Most Influential People by Time

In 2016, Time magazine named Zuckerberg one of the most influential people in the world.

May 25, 2017: Honorary Degree from Harvard

On May 25, 2017, at Harvard's 366th commencement day, Mark Zuckerberg received an honorary degree from Harvard after giving a commencement speech.

2019: Named One of the Most Influential People by Time

In 2019, Time magazine named Zuckerberg one of the most influential people in the world.

May 6, 2023: Zuckerberg wins medals in BJJ tournament

On May 6, 2023, Mark Zuckerberg participated in a BJJ tournament and secured both a silver and a gold medal while competing at the white belt level in both gi and no gi categories.