Warren Buffett's Life By dannerwintle Aug 30, 1930 Warren Edward Buffett is born Jan 1, 1959 Warren Buffett meets long time partner Charlie Munger Jan 1, 1965 Warren Buffett takes full control of Berkshire Hathaway Jan 1, 1970 Buffett becomes chairmen and CEO of Berkshire Jan 1, 1989 Berkshire acquires 6.3% of Coca Cola Jan 1, 1995 Berkshire takes full control of Geiko Jan 1, 1998 Berkshire acquires General Reinsurance Corp. Jan 1, 2007 Berkshire spends 3 billion for a 10.9% stake. Jan 1, 2008 Warren Buffett invests 5 billion into Goldman Sachs. Jan 1, 2013 Buffet teams with Lemann and 3g capital over H.J Heinz