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 service, which grew to become a global phenomenon. Zuckerberg's career has been marked by both immense success and controversy, including lawsuits concerning the website's creation and ownership, as well as debates surrounding user privacy and data handling practices. Despite these challenges, he remains a prominent figure in the technology industry and a driving force behind Meta's ventures.

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

2007: Named 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.

2008: Zuckerberg Named One of Time's Most Influential People

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

2008: Becomes Youngest Self-Made Billionaire

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

2009: 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: Zuckerberg Named Time Person of the Year

In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg was named the Time Person of the Year, coinciding with Facebook reaching over half a billion users.

2010: Most Influential People 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".

2011: Zuckerberg Named One of Time's Most Influential People

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

May 2012: Facebook Goes Public

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

June 2016: Top Business Visionary

In June 2016, Business Insider named Zuckerberg one of the "Top 10 Business Visionaries Creating Value for the World" due to his pledge with his wife to give away 99% of their wealth.

December 2016: Zuckerberg Ranked on Forbes List

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

May 25, 2017: Receives Honorary Degree from Harvard

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

2019: Zuckerberg Named One of Time's Most Influential People

In 2019, Time named Mark 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 competed in a BJJ tournament and secured both a silver and a gold medal in gi and no gi, competing at the white belt level.