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Celebrating Birthdays in Super Style: The Nerd's Edition

If financial constraints weren't an issue, how would you commemorate your upcoming birthday? Maybe in a dream location, with a personal yacht, caviar, and champagne? In contrast, Mark Zuckerberg's preference likely differs greatly.

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May 15, 2024
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Mark Zuckerberg sits in his birthday present, a replica of his childhood bedroom, complete with old...
Mark Zuckerberg sits in his birthday present, a replica of his childhood bedroom, complete with old computers and bunk bed

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reached the age of 40. - Celebrating Birthdays in Super Style: The Nerd's Edition

On his 40th birthday, May 14, Mark Zuckerberg celebrated with wife Priscilla, their three kids, and some friends. Everyone gathered in the garden, and the man with a 150 billion euro fortune chose to wear jeans and a simple T-shirt. So, what does a man with such means want? He wanted a journey through his past!

Dr. Priscilla Chan, Mark's wife, threw an extraordinary party. She had some locations replicated that signified pivotal moments in the Meta founder's life. The Zuckerbergs have shared glimpses of this event with their 119 million Facebook followers and 13.8 million Instagram followers.

Two photographs are particularly captivating. In one, Mark is pictured in a confined space filled with old computers, commenting, "This was my childhood room where I learned to write code."

Mark Zuckerberg celebrates his 40th birthday in jeans and a T-shirt and shares some photos of his unusual party on social media. He was joined by his wife Priscilla and their three children

And there's more! Mark and Microsoft founder Bill Gates (68) share a snapshot on a miniature couch in a replica of his Harvard room, with Mark remarking, "My Harvard dorm room where I started Facebook (with special guest @thisisbillgates)." Gates, wearing shorts and sneakers, sits casually next to him.

The final photo features a simple yet small space with minimal furnishings. "My first apartment with just a mattress on the floor. I lived here until we had our first 100 million people," says Zuckerberg, reminiscing about his historic Facebook success.

Bill Gates (left) and Mark Zuckerberg both went to the elite Harvard University for a few years, although Mark was a student from 2002 to 2004 and Bill Gates from 1973 to 1975. Both tech giants dropped out of their degree programs

Among all the moments from his past, there was something more significant - his family. He shared rare photos of their daughters - Aurelia (13 months), August (6), and Maxima (8).

Besides reflecting on his past, Priscilla had something to say about the party. "I'm not allowed to throw a birthday party for Mark, but the 40th was an exception. Friends and relatives were there, and they even got to make lighthearted speeches to him. There are many things you can say about him," she remarked.

This is what Mark Zuckerberg's first apartment looked like before he had his breakthrough with Facebook

Priscilla ended her message with, "I don't know what adventures await us, but I'm by his side. Here's to whatever comes next."

Mark Zuckerberg is proud to be able to show his children a little bit about the beginnings of his career with these stations from his past

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