Warren Buffet By benmcmillan Period: Aug 30, 1930 to Mar 8, 2017 Warren Buffet's Life Aug 15, 1959 Buffet meets Charlie Munger Aug 15, 1965 Buffet takes control of Berkshire Hathaway Aug 15, 1970 Buffet become CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Aug 15, 1988 Buys GRC for 22 billion Aug 15, 1989 Buys 1 billion dollars of Coca-Cola Aug 15, 1995 Buys GEICO for $2.3 billion dollars Aug 15, 2007 Spends 3 billion for 10.9% in Santa Fe railroad Aug 15, 2008 Invests 5 billion in Goldman Sachs Aug 15, 2008 Richest person in the world Aug 15, 2013 Buys Heinz with other companies for 23 billion