Mark Elliot Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York, U.S. He is the co-founder of Facebook and a prominent figure in the tech industry.

By the time Mark Zuckerberg began classes at Harvard in 2002, he had already achieved a reputation as a programming prodigy, showcasing his exceptional skills and talent in the technology industry.

In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg wrote the software for a website called Facemash, which led to the questionable use of his computer science skills by hacking into Harvard's security network.

Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm room, which later became the world's largest social networking site.

On October 1, 2005, Facebook expanded to twenty-one universities in the United Kingdom and others around the world, marking a significant growth in its user base.

On December 11, 2005, universities in Australia and New Zealand were added to the Facebook network, expanding its reach to 2,000+ colleges and 25,000+ high schools in several countries.

On September 26, 2006, Facebook was opened to everyone aged 13 and older with a valid email address, significantly broadening its user base.

Facebook settled the ConnectU lawsuits by transferring over 1.2 million common shares and paying $20 million in cash.

In October 2008, Facebook announced the establishment of its international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, signifying its global expansion and presence.

Zuckerberg sought the advice of former Netscape CFO Peter Currie regarding financing strategies for Facebook.

In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg pursued his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Harvard Business School after earning his bachelor's degree in economics from University College London. This was before Facebook went public in mid-2012.

The movie The Social Network, based on the founding years of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg, was released. It starred Jesse Eisenberg as Zuckerberg.

Mark Zuckerberg voiced himself on an episode of The Simpsons, where he tells Lisa that she does not need to graduate from college to be successful.

Saturday Night Live parodied Zuckerberg and Facebook, with Andy Samberg portraying Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg found it amusing.

Stephen Colbert awarded a 'Medal of Fear' to Zuckerberg at the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, humorously referencing Zuckerberg's privacy values.

The film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture, and the producer thanked Facebook and Zuckerberg for allowing them to use his life and work as a metaphor to tell a story about communication and relationships.

Mark Zuckerberg made a surprise guest appearance on Saturday Night Live, hosted by Jesse Eisenberg. This was the first time they had met, and they discussed the movie portrayal.

On November 29, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission announces a settlement with Facebook after alleging deceptive claims about privacy and user information disclosure. Zuckerberg acknowledges the company's mistakes and vows to improve privacy controls.

On March 12, 2012, Yahoo! filed suit against Facebook, alleging patent infringement related to advertising, privacy controls, and social networking, marking a significant legal challenge for Facebook.

Facebook went public on May 18, 2012, raising $16 billion and making it the biggest tech IPO in history at the time. This event catapulted Mark Zuckerberg to become the 29th-richest person on the planet overnight.

Three Facebook shareholders file a lawsuit in federal court against Zuckerberg, underwriter Morgan Stanley and others, alleging they withheld crucial financial information about Facebook before the IPO.

Zuckerberg met with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow to discuss stimulating social media innovation in Russia and boosting Facebook's position in the Russian market. The Russian communications minister urged Zuckerberg to consider opening a research center in Moscow instead of luring away Russian programmers.

Mark Zuckerberg led the launch of a lobbying group called FWD.us, which aimed to advocate for immigration reform, education improvement, and technological breakthroughs. However, it faced criticism for financing ads supporting oil and gas development initiatives.

Mark Zuckerberg actively engaged with Facebook users on his own profile page after the online publication of a FWD.us video, addressing the organization's goals and the treatment of undocumented individuals in the U.S.

The Washington Post reported that Zuckerberg's Facebook profile was hacked by an unemployed web developer.

On April 24, 2014, Facebook and Storyful announced a new feature called FB Newswire, indicating Facebook's focus on news and content distribution.

Zuckerberg announces he is donating $25 million to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation to combat Ebola.

Zuckerberg hosted visiting Chinese politician Lu Wei, known as the 'Internet czar', at Facebook's headquarters. The meeting occurred after Zuckerberg participated in a Q&A session at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, where he conversed in Mandarin Chinese.

Zuckerberg fielded questions during a live Q&A session at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, explaining that he does not believe Facebook is a waste of time and that he could 'learn how to better serve the community'.

Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, donate $75 million to San Francisco General Hospital. Chan worked there previously during her pediatric residency.

Mark Zuckerberg's family's charitable organization and others invest $100 million in AltSchool, a technology-focused chain of schools that claims to offer a more individualized education.

Mark Zuckerberg announces that he and his wife will give $20 million to Education Super Highway, a nonprofit that helps public schools buy affordable high-speed Internet access.

On December 1, 2015, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan pledged to donate 99% of their Facebook stock, valued at around $45 billion, over their lifetime to support equality and human potential.

Mark Zuckerberg expressed support for Muslims globally in response to the aftermath of the November 2015 Paris attacks and the 2015 San Bernardino attack, emphasizing the importance of standing up against attacks on all communities.

Mark Zuckerberg sent out a company-wide internal memo to employees rebuking the act of crossing out 'Black Lives Matter' phrases on company walls and writing 'All Lives Matter' in their place, emphasizing the importance of respecting the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

Zuckerberg received an honorary degree from Harvard after giving a commencement speech at the university's 366th commencement day.

Mark Zuckerberg agrees to testify on Capitol Hill about the Cambridge Analytica leak after CNN reports the news. He declines to appear before British lawmakers and offers to send two senior executives in his place.

Zuckerberg testifies on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers question him about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, censorship of conservative voices, and self-regulation.

On March 6, 2019, Mark Zuckerberg posted a statement outlining his vision to enhance the security and privacy of Facebook. He expressed the company's commitment to creating a digital environment akin to a living room, moving away from its original concept as a virtual town square. Additionally, Zuckerberg revealed plans to integrate WhatsApp and Instagram with Facebook for more efficient messaging, despite concerns about potential privacy compromises and increased market dominance.

From September 18 to 20, 2019, Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Washington, DC, to engage in discussions regarding data privacy. During this visit, he met with President Trump, senators, and lawmakers, amid allegations of bias against conservative viewpoints.

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, met with the European Commission vice-president in charge for Values and Transparency in Belgium on February 17, 2020.

On March 27, 2020, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, announced a $25 million donation to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for COVID-19 treatment research.

Mark Zuckerberg announces the launch of Facebook's 'opt-in' symptom survey app in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to track the spread of Covid-19.

Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Sundar Pichai testify before a House subcommittee to address concerns about anti-trust issues related to their businesses.

Facebook integrated the chat systems for Instagram and Messenger on both iOS and Android devices, encouraging cross-communication between Instagram and Facebook users.

Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, and Jack Dorsey are questioned by members of Congress regarding their platforms' efforts to combat baseless election fraud claims and vaccine skepticism.

Mark Zuckerberg announces that Facebook is changing its corporate name to 'Meta' as a rebranding move amidst scrutiny of its platforms following a whistleblower leak of internal documents.

Attorney General Karl Racine sues Zuckerberg, accusing him of misleading the public regarding Facebook's handling of privacy and personal data in connection with the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Mark Zuckerberg's 2-week period without taking any meetings demonstrates his commitment to his vision, as stated by a Meta executive.

Mark Zuckerberg wins two medals in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held in Woodside, California.

On May 6, 2023, Mark Zuckerberg competed in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament and won both a silver and gold medal in gi and no gi categories at white belt level.

On July 22, 2023, Mark Zuckerberg was promoted to blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by Dave Camarillo.

During a Senate hearing on the risks social media products pose to young people, Zuckerberg apologizes to families in the audience who say their children have been harmed by social media.

Mark Zuckerberg's history of issuing apologies is highlighted, reflecting on his past actions and decisions.

It will mark exactly 20 years since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm room.

Mark Zuckerberg meets with the chiefs of LG and Samsung in Seoul as part of Meta's efforts to enhance its AI ambitions.