Bill Gates

Wow!  Everyone knows that founding Microsoft made Bill Gates a very wealthy man.  I've heard a lot this past year about his promise to give away most of his fortune during his lifetime through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  I've also heard news stories about his philanthropy in Africa and the Third World and how he's saving lives all over the world.  So,

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bill Gates Age: 56 Occupation: Business Magnate and Philanthropist Known For: Co-founding Microsoft and formerly serving as its CEO, being one of the richest people in the world, his longtime rivalry with the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and donating much of his wealth to charity through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Re