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 prominent social media service, and has since overseen its growth and evolution. Zuckerberg's career has been marked by both significant success and controversies, including lawsuits related to the platform's creation and concerns surrounding user privacy. He remains a central figure in the tech industry and a subject of public and critical attention.

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

2007: Named a Top Innovator

In 2007, 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.

June 25, 2008: Case Settled

On June 25, 2008, the lawsuit case settled, Facebook agreed to transfer over 1.2 million common shares and pay $20 million in cash.

2008: Becomes World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire

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

2008: Zuckerberg named one of Time's most influential people

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

2009: Ranked on Vanity Fair 100 List

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

July 21, 2010: Facebook Reaches 500 Million Users

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

2010: Most Influential Person of the Information Age

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

2010: Zuckerberg named Time Person of the Year

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

January 16, 2011: "The Social Network" wins Golden Globe Award

On January 16, 2011, upon winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture, producer Scott Rudin thanked Facebook and Zuckerberg for allowing them to use his life and work as a metaphor, and Aaron Sorkin, who won for Best Screenplay, retracted some of the impressions given in his script.

2011: Zuckerberg named one of Time's most influential people

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

May 2012: Facebook Goes Public

In May 2012, Zuckerberg took Facebook public with majority shares.

June 2016: Named Top Business Visionary

In June 2016, Business Insider named Zuckerberg one of the "Top 10 Business Visionaries Creating Value for the World".

2016: Zuckerberg named one of Time's most influential people

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

May 25, 2017: Received Honorary Degree from Harvard

On May 25, 2017, Zuckerberg received an honorary degree from Harvard after giving a commencement speech.

2019: Zuckerberg named one of Time's most influential people

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

May 6, 2023: Zuckerberg Wins Medals in BJJ Tournament

On May 6, 2023, Mark Zuckerberg competed 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.