Warren Buffett was born on 30 August 1930 in Omaha. An American investor and businessman, Buffett is the chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he transformed from a failing textile mill into one of the largest companies in the world. A disciple of Benjamin Graham, he built his fortune through value investing, buying shares of businesses with durable advantages at sensible prices and holding them for years. Nicknamed the Oracle of Omaha, he lives modestly and has pledged to give away most of his wealth, largely through the Gates Foundation. His annual letters to shareholders are widely read.
Before and after
- 7 July 1930Death of Arthur Conan Doyle
- from 13 July 1930 to 30 July 1930The first FIFA World Cup is played in Uruguay
- 5 August 1930Birth of Neil Armstrong
- 25 August 1930Birth of Sean Connery
- 30 August 1930Birth of Warren Buffett
- 23 September 1930Birth of Ray Charles
- 10 October 1930Birth of Harold Pinter
- 14 October 1930Birth of Mobutu Sese Seko
- 31 October 1930Birth of Michael Collins
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- 18 June 1932Founding of International Basketball Federation
- 1937Nanjing Massacre
- 1938Founding of Samsung Group
- 15 May 1940Founding of McDonald's
The era
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