Birth

The Oracle of Omaha is Born, August 30, 1930

  • Buffett buys his first stock, 1941

    Buffett buys his first stock, 1941
    In 1941 a young Buffett bought 6 shares of his first stock, Cities Service. Forever changing his future.
  • Buffett's off to college, 1946

    Buffett's off to college, 1946
    At the young age of 16 Buffett was off to the University of Pennsylvania to begin his work in the stock market.
  • Buffet meets Benjamin Graham, 1950

    Buffet meets Benjamin Graham, 1950
    In 1950 Warren Buffett took a trip to Columbia University. It's here that Buffett meets Benjamin Graham. A professor that taught Warren how to play the stock market and make small, but reliable gains.
  • Warren and Susie get married, April 19, 1952

    Warren and Susie get married, April 19, 1952
    In 1952 Warren met the first love of his life, Susie. Together they would get married and create a family.
  • Buffetts first kid, July 30, 1953

    Buffetts first kid, July 30, 1953
    In 1953 Buffett had his first child with his wife Susie. It would be a daughter named after her mother Susie.
  • Warren Buffett takes control of Berkshire Hathaway, 1965

    Warren Buffett takes control of Berkshire Hathaway, 1965
    Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway, slowly he built it up to what it is today. Buffett's investment vehicle.
  • Buffett reaches 1 Billion, May 29, 1990

    Buffett reaches 1 Billion, May 29, 1990
    Buffett became a billionaire in 1990 when his investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway, began selling class A shares.
  • Susie Buffett passes away, 2004

    Susie Buffett passes away, 2004
    While on vacation in Cody, Wyoming Buffett's then ex-wife Susie passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage.
  • Buffett Re-marries, August 30, 2006

    Buffett Re-marries, August 30, 2006
    2 years after the death of his first wife, Buffett started a new chapter in his life by marrying longtime companion Astrid Menks.