Wishing a Happy Birthday to the Tech Titan: Bill Gates Celebrates 68th birthday
Early life
Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. He was the only son of William H. Gates Sr. and Mary Maxwell Gates. Gates attended Lakeside School, where he first used a computer. He began programming with his childhood friend Paul Allen in the computer center
Microsoft
In 1975, Gates dropped out of Harvard University to start Microsoft with Paul Allen. Microsoft quickly became one of the leading software companies in the world. Gates served as CEO of Microsoft until 2000, and remained chairman of the board until 2014.
Philanthropy
In 2000, Gates and his wife Melinda French Gates founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation is one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world, and it focuses on global health and development.
Impact
Bill Gates has had a profound impact on the world. He is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history, and his work at Microsoft has helped to revolutionize the way we use computers. He is also a leading philanthropist, and his foundation has helped to improve the lives of millions of people around the world.
Legacy
Bill Gates is one of the most important figures in the history of technology. He is a visionary leader who has helped to shape the world we live in today. His legacy will continue to inspire and influence generations to come.
Fun facts
Bill Gates is a voracious reader. He reads about 50 books per year.
Bill is also a big fan of tennis and golf.
He is married to Melinda French Gates, and they have three children together.
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