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Bill Gates

American businessman, investor, and philanthropist (born 1955)

25,679

days alive

70

years old

Born
October 28, 1955
Zodiac
♏︎Scorpio·goat 🐐
Updated Jan 2026

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Sun Sign

Scorpio♏︎

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Moon Sign

Pisces♓︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for October 28, 1955

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2021
Day 24,021
Age 65

Divorce from Melinda Gates

Confidence
96%
Aug 2, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates finalize their divorce after 27 years of marriage.

2020
Day 23,514
Age 64

Resignation from Microsoft Board

Confidence
96%
Mar 13, 2020

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board to focus on philanthropy.

Day 23,442
Age 64

COVID-19 Philanthropic Efforts

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2020

The Gates Foundation commits billions to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

2016
Day 21,981
Age 60

Launch of Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2016

Gates launches Breakthrough Energy Ventures to invest in clean energy technologies.

2000
Day 16,149
Age 44

Stepping down as Microsoft CEO

Confidence
96%
Jan 13, 2000

Bill Gates steps down as CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer succeeds him.

Day 16,137
Age 44

Founding of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2000

Bill and Melinda Gates establish the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

1998
Day 15,544
Age 42

Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsoft

Confidence
98%
May 18, 1998
1995
Day 14,546
Age 39

Introduction of Windows 95

Confidence
96%
Aug 24, 1995

Microsoft launches Windows 95, a major milestone in operating systems.

Day 14,311
Age 39

Publication of 'The Road Ahead'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Bill Gates publishes 'The Road Ahead', outlining his vision for the future of technology.

1994
Day 13,946
Age 38

Marriage to Melinda French

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1994

Bill Gates marries Melinda French in Hawaii.

1986
Day 11,095
Age 30

Initial Public Offering of Microsoft (IPO)

Confidence
96%
Mar 13, 1986

Microsoft goes public, making Bill Gates a billionaire.

1981
Day 9,198
Age 25

Development of MS-DOS

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1981

Microsoft develops MS-DOS for IBM, a crucial step in its growth.

1975
Day 7,099
Age 19

Founding of Microsoft

Confidence
96%
Apr 4, 1975

Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

1973
Day 6,276
Age 17
1968
Day 4,449
Age 12
1955
Day 1
Age 0

Birth of William Henry Gates III

Confidence
96%
Oct 28, 1955

William Henry Gates III (Bill Gates) is born in Seattle, Washington.