On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, celebrated his 40th birthday in a unique and nostalgic style. It gives us a glimpse into another world where he and Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, are college mates.
Zuckerberg shared memorable moments of his birthday party. It was lovingly organized by his wife, Priscilla Chan. The celebration was like revisiting the past, with small models of important spots from Zuckerberg’s early years, such as his Harvard dorm, where the concept of Facebook first began.
A standout moment was captured in a photo showing Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, the renowned founder of Microsoft. They were seated side by side on a small red sofa. This image ignited imaginations, suggesting a scenario where these two tech titans could have been college roommates in a different world.
In his Instagram caption, Zuckerberg expressed gratitude for the first 40 years of his life. He also acknowledged the effort put into the party by his wife. The recreated spaces included not only Zuckerberg’s Harvard dorm room but also his childhood bedroom. It also included his first apartment, and even a pizzeria where he spent much of his college days.
Zuckerberg went to Harvard from 2002 to 2004, but left to concentrate on Facebook. Similarly, Bill Gates, the renowned founder of Microsoft, also attended Harvard in the early 1970s. But, left to create Microsoft, a company that greatly influenced the future of technology.
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Adding to the unique ambiance of the celebration, Zuckerberg adopted a cool style inspired by rappers. He wore a chain necklace and a black t-shirt with an old Latin phrase, “Carthago delenda est,” printed on it. This phrase, credited to Cato the Elder, means “Carthage must be destroyed,” symbolizing determination and persistence.
The celebration wasn’t just about marking Zuckerberg’s important birthday; it also shed light on the lasting friendships and bonds in the tech world. It demonstrated that even with their great achievements, these tech giants still enjoy remembering their modest beginnings and sharing moments of friendship.