Warren Buffet Timeline

  • Birth of Warren Buffett

    Birth of Warren Buffett
    Warren Buffett was born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, He was one of three children, and was the son of Congressman Howard Buffett.
  • Buys First Stock

    Buys First Stock
    At age 11, Warren Buffet spent all of his money to buy six shares of Cities Service stock.
  • Started WCOM

    Started WCOM
    Buffett joined Donald Danly to start the company Wilson Coin Operated Machines. A year later, they sell the company for $1,200.
  • Buffet Associates Ltd.

    Buffet Associates Ltd.
    After going to school at Columbia and returning back to Omaha, Warren created the business Buffet Associates Ltd with the help of family and friends.
  • Buys Berkshire Hathaway

    Buys Berkshire Hathaway
    Buffett becomes the largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway.
  • Takes Control

    Takes Control
    Buffett takes full control of Berkshire Hathaway. He also invests $4 million in Walt Disney.
  • More Investments

    More Investments
    Berkshire Hathaway invests in multiple advertising, publishing, and mining companies. They also invested a large amount in GEICO.
  • Stock Market Crash

    Stock Market Crash
    Berkshire loses 25% of its value during the crash. Buffett's wealth falls $320 million due to this.
  • Continued Success

    Continued Success
    At age 70, Buffett was named the top money manager of the 20th century.
  • Giving Back

    Giving Back
    Buffett announced he will be giving 80% of his fortune to five foundations in the form of stocks.
  • Warren Buffett Now

    Warren Buffett Now
    Warren Buffett is still a very successful businessman, with a net worth of $82.9 billion.