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Warren Buffet born
Warren Buffet was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August, 30th 1930 -
Warren buys first stock
Warren Buffet buys his first stock, 6 shares of Cities Service at $38 per share. -
Warren starts a company
Warren Buffet starts "Wilson Coin Operated Machines" with his friend, which bought pinball machines and placed them near barber shop. -
Columbia University
Buffet attends Columbia University and learns from Benjamin Graham, a professor widely known for his investment expertise. -
Walt Disney
After meeting with Walt Disney, Buffet invests $4,000,000 in his company. -
Buffet partnership
Buffet partnership is now worth $65,000,000 and owns 59.5% of Berkshire Hathaway. -
Acquisition
Berkshire buys See's candies and Wesco Financial Corp. -
Geico
Berkshire Hathaway invests $4,000,000 is GEICO when it's stock was just above $2, they invest the the company until 1996, when Berkshire Hathaway acquires GEICO. -
Stock Market Crash
In October, 1987, the stock market crashed and Berkshire Hathaway lost 25% of its value. -
The Warren Buffet Way
A book about Buffet's business and investment principles is published, and becomes a best seller. -
Bill gates
Bill Gates was elected as a director for Berkshire Hathaway. -
Still progressing
Warren Buffet and Berkshire Hathaway continue to invest and make money.
