Bill Gates

American entrepreneur, software developer, and philanthropist. Co-founded Microsoft in 1975.

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Occupation

entrepreneur

Born

October 28, 1955

Zodiac

Scorpio

25,872

days alive

70

years old

$140.0 billion

net worth

#4 of 2,697

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

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Astrology
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Earth
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Sun Sign

Scorpio♏︎

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Moon Sign

Aries♈︎

Dominant Element

Water

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for October 28, 1955

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2021
Day 24,020
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 23,513
Age 64

Resignation from Microsoft Board

Confidence
96%
Mar 13, 2020

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

Day 23,441
Age 64

COVID-19 Philanthropic Efforts

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2020

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

2016
Day 21,980
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 16,148
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 16,136
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 15,543
Age 42

Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsoft

Confidence
98%
May 18, 1998
1995
Day 14,545
Age 39

Introduction of Windows 95

Confidence
96%
Aug 24, 1995

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

Day 14,310
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 13,945
Age 38

Marriage to Melinda French

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1994

Bill Gates marries Melinda French in Hawaii.

1986
Day 11,094
Age 30

Initial Public Offering of Microsoft (IPO)

Confidence
96%
Mar 13, 1986

Microsoft goes public, making Bill Gates a billionaire.

1981
Day 9,197
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 7,098
Age 19

Founding of Microsoft

Confidence
96%
Apr 4, 1975

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

1973
Day 6,275
Age 17

Harvard University Enrollment

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1973

Bill Gates enrolls at Harvard University.

1968
Day 4,448
Age 12

Lakeside School Computer Club

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1968

Gates uses the computer at Lakeside School, sparking his interest in programming.

1955
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of William Henry Gates III

Confidence
96%
Oct 28, 1955

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